H.R. 3522: Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2025, aims to amend existing laws regarding discrimination based on age and other factors in employment settings. The key provisions of the bill include:

Standards of Proof

The bill proposes changes to the way individuals can prove cases of discrimination under the following laws:

• Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967:
  • It clarifies that age can be a motivating factor in employment decisions, even if other factors also played a role.
  • It modifies the potential remedies individuals could receive if they succeed in proving their cases. Courts may grant certain types of relief, including attorney’s fees, but are restricted from awarding damages or mandating actions like reinstatement or promotions.
• Civil Rights Act of 1964:
  • The conditions for proving discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin are similarly relaxed to allow claims based on these factors being a motivating factor in employment decisions.
• Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990:
  • This section establishes that disability may also be a motivating factor in employment decisions.
  • It proposes similar remedies as those outlined for age discrimination cases, including the possibility of attorney’s fees but not financial damages or orders of reinstatement.
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973:
  • The provisions regarding discrimination under this act will align with the standards of proof applied to the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Application of the Bill

The bill will apply to all claims that are pending or filed after its enactment, ensuring that the updated standards of proof and legal interpretations are in effect moving forward.

Severability Clause

If any part of this bill is found to be unconstitutional, the rest of the bill and its provisions will remain in effect and unaffected.

Relevant Companies

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