The ADEA is the Age Discrimination in Employment act that was established in 1967. It was designed to protect workers over the age of 40 from being discriminated against when applying for or working at a place of employment. The ADEA does not prohibit an employer from asking an individual's age; however they stipulate that the employer should not be asking for any reason that would go against the ADEA. The law also specifies that those over 40 should not be excluded for apprenticeship programs or any managerial programs due to their age. Employers also cannot deny workers benefits on the grounds of the employees age. If other employees get benefits, then those over 40 must also receive benefits. Many of these newer amendments were made in 1975 when the law was amended to include the Age Discrimination Act.. The Age Discrimination Act is enforced by the Civil Rights Center Further legislation was approved in 1998. All of these newer additions were meant to improve on the ADEA implemented in 1967. The work place has come a long way since then and the role of women and older people has changed dramatically. The Age Discrimination in Employment act will no doubt continue to receive amendments and additions in the form of employment acts as time goes by.