> Apple noted that it has “a longstanding policy that directors generally may not stand for reelection after reaching age 75.”
Why isn't this considered illegal age discrimination?
Why isn't this considered illegal age discrimination?
https://uscode.house.gov/statviewer.htm?volume=92&page=189
There’s actually a fascinating bit of history behind this which I learned about on a recent podcast:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-bill/4154#....
Because it's based on real risks and limitations associated with advanced age. I remember during the 2008 election when John McCain's age was brought up. There were survey's the showed the voters most concerned about his age were older voters, since they understand the decline that comes with aging firsthand.