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Devote adequate resources—the nation should devote sufficient resources to ensure access to benefits and adequate benefit levels for all who qu

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.

Social Security should cover all workers, including all newly hired state and local government workers.

Any changes to the determination and appeals process should ensure the following:

Employers should be required to automatically enroll employees in their retirement plans.

Protect people from discrimination—freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right.

Americans’ retirement income comes from several sources. For most, Social Security income is the foundation of financial security in retirement.

A variety of government policies and employer practices safeguard the rights of workers to fair treatment, safety in the workplace, and a measure of financial security.

All levels of government have developed standards and guidance to ensure fair employment practices. They address wages, working conditions, and other aspects of work.