Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 was one of a handful of laws that are geared to prevent discrimination in the workplace. The ADEA specifically mentions workers who are between the ages of 40-70. Since many people remain active and productive well into their 70's, age should not be a factor in hiring, promoting or training workers. In fact, older workers can be a valuable asset. They have gained a lifetime of experience and knowledge that can be a major benefit to any company or employer. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is updated yearly to keep it current. Reading and understanding the law in its entirety is very challenging. If you do feel you have a discrimination case, it may behoove you to seek the advice of an attorney who is specifically trained in discrimination cases. Filing a complaint is not too difficult and can be done at the EEOC office or online for your convenience. It can be a long and drawn out process though especially if you are unfamiliar with how the process works. A worker who feels they have been discriminated against must go through the administration process and the EEOC will decide if there is enough evidence for a court case.