The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act makes it unlawful to discriminate on the basis of a protected class in the workplace. In Pennsylvania, an employer, cannot terminate, refuse to hire, or otherwise discriminate against an employee in any respect because of an employee's age.If you feel you have experienced illegal employment discrimination, fill out the intake questionnaire and email or mail it to the PHRC. How Do You Prove Workplace Age Discrimination? Before you may file a lawsuit against your employer in court, you must first file a complaint of discrimination with either the EEOC or PHRC. Is your employer guilty of age bias? Understand your rights when facing age discrimination in Pennsylvania and learn how to fight back. Age Discrimination in Employment Act: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects job seekers and employees above the age of 40. For age discrimination claims, an employee only has to wait 60 days from the time that the Charge has been filed to file a lawsuit in federal court. At this time, there are no age discrimination laws to protect young employees.