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

The following principles guide AARP’s efforts to promote and sustain individual and population health and improve the health care system by ensuring access

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.

Older workers may choose to or need to continue working. However, they face discrimination based on age, especially in layoffs and hiring.

In addition to Social Security and Medicare, employers are required to participate in two forms of insurance to protect their workers (see also