In this interview with Scripps News, Attorney Andrew Lieb discusses the protections for older workers from discrimination under Federal and New York State laws.
Key points include:
- Individuals aged 40-69 are fully protected and cannot be forced out of their positions due to age.
- Executives over 65 can be required to retire if they meet certain payment standards.
- In New York, everyone 18 and older has these protections and more.
- Companies can mandate physical or mental tests for employees if they are relevant to the job's essential functions and uniformly applied.
