Age Discrimination Age discrimination in employment results when someone is released from a job in order for the employer to hire a younger (usually less expensive) employee. Age discrimination in employment applies only to people who are over the age of 40. There is no upper age limit on those to which it applies. Americans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilites Act requires employers to make reasonable accomodations in order for qualified individuals with disabilites to be able to perform a specific job. It is the responsibility of the employee or applicant to request an accommodation. Determinations of disabilities and reasonableness are all situation specific. Family and Medical Leave Act The Family and Medical Leave Act applies to all qualified employees. Determination of whether an employee is qualified is based on years of employment and whether or not they are full time. A determination of whether the leave would create a hardship for the employer is made at the time of the first request.