Discusses age discrimination in the teaching profession. Though it is illegal for employers to discriminate against workers over age 40, the problem still occurs. The article tells teachers how to prepare for filing complaints if they suspect age discrimination. (SM)

This article explains briefly how the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 applies to certain hiring practices. The four sections of the paper cover the following: (1) the scope of the ADEA, including coverage, prohibited conduct, and legal remedies for workers who feel they have suffered discrimination; (2) hiring older workers,…