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Exceptions. - It shall not be unlawful for an employer to set age limitations in employment if:
(a) Age is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary in the normal operation of a particular business or where the differentiation is based on reasonable factors other than age;
(b) The intent is to observe the terms of a bona fide seniority system that is not intended to evade the purpose of this Act;
(c) The intent is to observe the terms of a bona fide employee retirement or a voluntary early retirement plan consistent with the purpose of this Act: Provided, That such retirement or voluntary retirement plan is in accordance with the Labor Code, as amended, and other related laws; or
(d) The action is duly certified by the Secretary of Labor and Employment in accordance with the purpose of this Act.1awp++i1
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