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Federal and state laws should prohibit maximum hiring ages and mandatory retirement ages for all workers. This should include public-safety employees.

Businesses that bid on federal, state, and local contracts should be required to report any complaints and determinations of unlawful and unfair practices.

Enforcement of civil and criminal laws should avoid penalizing people with escalating fines, loss of rights, or criminal penalties when the person subject to enforcement cannot sa

The federal government should broadly interpret and vigorously enforce the ADA.

Congress should mandate the use of the Supplemental Poverty MeasureA method for measuring povert

States and localities should carefully evaluate the effectiveness of the incentives they offer to attract or retain businesses.

When considering bond financing, state and local policymakers should:

Public and private employers should provide more flexible work options.

Public and private employers should offer phased-retirement programs and retiree reemployment programs that encourage employees to stay in the workforce beyond the time they

All levels of government should adopt policies ensuring that people who do not speak English or are limited in English proficiency have adequate language a