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AARP Personal and Legal Rights Principles
AARP’s policies on personal and legal rights are guided by these six principles:
If you are doing work on Mandatory Binding Arbitration issues, please email OPDI at policy@aarp.org for additional guida
When a person cannot pay civil or criminal obligations because of poverty
Over the past 50 years, older workers have become a more significant part of the nation’s job force.
All people have the fundamental right to be free from discrimination. Various civil rights laws protect this right. They prohibit many forms of discriminatory conduct.
All levels of government have developed standards and guidance to ensure fair employment practices. They address wages, working conditions, and other aspects of work.
In addition to Social Security and MedicareMedicare is the federal heal
Older workers may choose to or need to continue working. However, they face discrimination based on age, especially in layoffs and hiring.