AGING IN THE WORKPLACE: THE ROLE OF THEADEA, ADA, AND AI IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WORK - Abstract - Abstract citation ID igaf122.1817

Sep 29, 2026

Despite protections under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), age discrimination remains entrenched in workplace structures. Laws intended to prevent bias often fall short due to weak enforcement and the intersecting nature of discrimination. Older workers, especially women, encounter compounded bias tied to gender and caregiving duties, plus disparities in promotions and pay and systemic obstacles to reemployment. Rising AI-driven hiring introduces new age-based exclusion risks, complicating legal and policy responses. This presentation analyzes these dynamics and points to reform, stronger enforcement, and employer best practices for genuinely inclusive workplaces.

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Abstract

Age discrimination under ADEA and ADA

Enforcement gaps and intersectional barriers

Impact on older workers, especially women

AI in hiring and emerging exclusion patterns

Policy reform and employer best practices

FAQs

Why does age discrimination persist despite ADEA and ADA protections?

Age discrimination remains embedded due to weak enforcement and because workplace discrimination often has an intersectional nature that laws alone do not fully address.

What distinct challenges do older workers face, particularly women?

Older workers—especially women—face compounded bias related to gender and caregiving responsibilities, along with disparities in promotions and pay and systemic barriers to reemployment after leaving the workforce.

How does artificial intelligence in hiring affect age bias and legal responses?

AI-driven hiring and employment decisions can create new forms of age-based exclusion, further complicating legal and policy responses to age discrimination.

Sep 29, 2026

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