A complaint must be filed with OEO within 180 days from the last date of discrimination. If your claim is based on age, what is your age?First published in 1967, the ADEA applies to individuals who are 40 years old and up who work in a workplace with 20 or more employees. If you''ve experienced age discrimination in the workplace, The Lopez Law Group can help. Contact our Florida employment law attorneys for guidance. Employers must not discriminate on the basis of age at any stage of the employment process against anyone 40 years of age or older. The process starts with filing a complaint with the EEOC. You can contact the local Florida office to file a Charge of Discrimination. If you faced adverse action at your job because of your age, you may be able to file a claim under the Florida Civil Rights Act or the ADEA. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 also prohibit discrimination based on one's age or disability.