In 1967 the Age Discrimination and Employment Act was passed to ensure job security and fair treatment in the workplace for employees of 40 years or older. This act also creates the specific pensions and benefits for a given individual's employer and state of residency. The act covers all aspects of the work place, such as contract terms, job transfers or assignments, work conditions and even the initial application process. At times, the unfair treatment is almost unnoticeable because employers do not want to encounter lawsuits. This is a specialized age discrimination attorney is important to break down and investigate an individual's case. With knowledge of common trends and any unique laws to a given location, they are much more useful than a common practice attorney is.