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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 22, 2025

3 min

When can a 65 year old be forced to retire? Understanding the Legal Exceptions

According to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), mandatory retirement based on age is illegal for most workers over 40. This means an employer cannot simply force a 65 year old to retire, but there are narrow and specific exceptions to this federal protection.

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Oct 17, 2025

4 min

Is there a forced retirement age? Understanding federal protections and rare exceptions

Since 1986, it has been largely illegal for employers to force most workers to retire based solely on their age, thanks to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). This federal law provides crucial protections for employees aged 40 and older, prohibiting mandatory retirement policies in most private and government jobs.

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