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Declaration of Policies. - The State shall promote equal opportunities in employment for everyone. To this end, it shall be the policy of the State to:
(a) Promote employment of individuals on the basis of their abilities, knowledge, skills and qualifications rather than their age.
(b) Prohibit arbitrary age limitations in employment.
(c) Promote the right of all employees and workers, regardless of age, to be treated equally in terms of compensation, benefits, promotion, training and other employment opportunities.
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