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§ 21-3-201. Definition

For the purposes of this subchapter, “public employer” means any agency, department, board, commission, bureau, council, institution, or other entity of the state supported by appropriation of state or federal funds, or any county or municipality or other political subdivision of this state. “Public employer” specifically includes public universities, colleges, and public school districts.

§ 21-3-202. Applicability

The prohibitions in this subchapter shall be limited to individuals who are at least forty (40) years of age.

§ 21-3-203. Age discrimination prohibited — Exceptions

(a) It shall be unlawful for a public employer to: (1) Fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to his or her compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual’s age; (2) Limit, segregate, or classify employees in any way which […]

§ 21-3-205. Compulsory retirement of certain employees

(a) (1) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit compulsory retirement of any employee who has attained sixty-five (65) years of age, and who, for the two-year period immediately before retirement, is employed in a bona fide executive or a high policy-making position if the employee is entitled to an immediate nonforfeitable annual […]