§ 1-5. RETIREMENT AGE  


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  • Effective January 1, 1987 (Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29, U.S. Code Sections 621 through 634), employers may no longer require employees to retire upon reaching age 70. The sole exception is for public safety officers, for whom mandatory retirement policies may remain in force until December 31, 1993. The employer must offer the same group health plan for workers age 70 and above. Employees and applicants age 40 and above may file complaints alleging age discrimination.