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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.

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