Is it legal to reject someone based solely on their age if they are under 18? For example, could a precondition for a job be that you have to be an adult, even if there are no other factors dictating an age requirement?

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Is it legal to reject someone based solely on their age if they are under 18? For example, could a precondition for a job be that you have to be an adult, even if there are no other factors dictating an age requirement?

Applies to the state of Wisconsin

Asked on April 4, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Wisconsin

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Discrimination based on age has to do with someone receiving less favorable treatment due to being age 40 or over. There is no such protection for being too young. Accordingly, an employer can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit. This is known as "at will" employment, which most work relationships are (absent a union agreement or employment contract).

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Discrimination based on age has to do with someone receiving less favorable treatment due to being age 40 or over. There is no such protection for being too young. Accordingly, an employer can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit. This is known as "at will" employment, which most work relationships are (absent a union agreement or employment contract).


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