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Workplace Discrimination: A Basis for Wrongful Termination ClaimsWritten by: Alan James Brinkmeier Reputation Level 20
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AgeThe Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects employees forty years of age or older against discriminatory firing based on age. 2
DisabilityThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects the qualified employee from wrongful workplace termination. An employee that has a physical or medical impairment is protected under the ADA. 3
GenderTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination and wrongful termination based on gender, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. 4
RaceThe Civil Rights Act, Title VII, prohibits workplace discrimination and wrongful termination based on race, perceived race, or marriage to someone of a particular race. 5
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