FAR 22.901 Policy.

In plain English

This section states the Government's policy, based on Executive Order 11141, that contractors and subcontractors must not discriminate against employees because of age in employment, advancement, discharge, or the terms and conditions of employment, unless a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan, or statutory requirement applies. It also bars specifying a maximum age limit in job solicitations or advertisements for work on Government contracts unless one of those exceptions applies. Agencies are directed to bring this policy to contractors' attention, but contract clauses are not required.

Applies to: Contractors and subcontractors performing Government contracts

What it requires

• Do not discriminate against persons because of age in employment, advancement, discharge, or the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, except on the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan, or statutory requirement.
• Do not specify a maximum age limit in solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on Government contracts unless the limit is based on a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan, or statutory requirement.

Key terms: bona fide occupational qualification · retirement plan · statutory requirement · maximum age limit · Executive Order 11141

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