Maine § 5 §4574 Mandatory retirement age prohibited

Maine Statutes

§ 5 §4574 — Mandatory retirement age prohibited

Maine·Title 5 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES·Part 12 HUMAN RIGHTS·Ch. 337 HUMAN RIGHTS ACT

1.Definition. As used in this section and section 4573, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall have the following meanings.

2.Legislative findings and intent. The Legislature finds that many older Maine citizens are forced out of the work force solely because of their age. The Legislature further finds that many older Maine residents who have been forced out of the work force are fully capable of carrying out the duties and responsibilities required by their employment. Finally, the Legislature finds that many older Maine citizens, because of their years of experience, can make valuable contributions to the work force.

3.Unlawful employment discrimination. It shall be unlawful employment discrimination:

4.Normal retirement age. This section shall not be const

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1.
Definition.
As used in this section and section 4573, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall have the following meanings.
2.
Legislative findings and intent.
The Legislature finds that many older Maine citizens are forced out of the work force solely because of their age. The Legislature further finds that many older Maine residents who have been forced out of the work force are fully capable of carrying out the duties and responsibilities required by their employment. Finally, the Legislature finds that many older Maine citizens, because of their years of experience, can make valuable contributions to the work force.
3.
Unlawful employment discrimination.
It shall be unlawful employment discrimination:
4.
Normal retirement age.
This section shall not be construed to prohibit the use of a "normal retirement age," as defined in section 4553, subsection 6‑A, provided that normal retirement age and the accrual or awarding of pension or retirement benefits shall not be used in any way to require the retirement of an employee or to deny employment to a person.
5.
Federal requirements.
This subchapter shall not be construed to affect or limit any power or duty relating to pension or retirement plans which the United States Government reserves to itself.
6.
Applicability.
This section shall apply to all employers in the State.