Section 5Sec./Art. 5

Prohibition of Discrimination in Employment on Account of Age -

(a) It shall be unlawful for an employer to:

(1) Print or publish, or cause to be printed or published, in any form of media, including the internet, any notice of advertisement relating to employment suggesting preferences, limitations, specifications, and discrimination based on age;

(2) Require the declaration of age or birth date during the application process;

(3) Decline any employment application because of the individuals age;

(4) Discriminate against an individual in terms of compensation, terms and conditions or privileges of employment on account of such individuals age;

(5) Deny any employees or workers promotion or opportunity for training because of age;

(6) Forcibly lay off an employee or worker because of old age; or

(7) Impose early retirement on the basis of such employees or workers age.

(b) It shall be unlawful for a labor contractor or subcontractor, if any, to refuse to refer for employment or otherwise discriminate against any individual because of such persons age.

(c) It shall be unlawful for a labor organization to:

(1) Deny membership to any individual because of such individuals age;

(2) Exclude from its membership any individual because of such individuals age; or

(3) Cause or attempt to cause an employer to discriminate against an individual in violation of this Act.

(d) It shall be unlawful for a publisher to print or publish any notice of advertisement relating to employment suggesting preferences, limitations, specifications, and discrimination based on age.