You may file a complaint using either the Client Discrimination Complaint (J-020) form or you may write or type your own statement. Employers can discriminate against job candidates or employees over age 40 if age is a "bona fide occupational qualification.There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000. You'll need to submit an online inquiry and schedule an interview with the Phoenix field office. You could fill out the forms online. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits age discrimination in the workplace against workers who are 40 or older. Age Discrimination in Employment Act: This act prohibits employment discrimination based on age, typically 40 years old or older. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act says you can't discriminate against applicants or employees older than 40 because of their age.