In other words, there cannot be other legitimate reasons mixed in for refusing to hire someone (such as not wanting to pay a higher salary for a more experienced applicant). [substeps] Federal law does not apply to all employers.
[header] How to prove age discrimination in hiring [title] Read up on federal law. [step] Federal law prohibits discrimination in hiring on the basis of age when the applicant is 40 or older. The primary motive for refusing to hire someone must have been age.