Omnibus Budget Act of 1986

Before 1986, older workers faced discrimination in access to retirement benefits.

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 ends the practive of employers limiting the ability of older workers who are new hires from participating in retirmement plans. It also makes it illegal to freeze benefits for participants over age 65. Read an overview of the law: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/99/hr5300

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