Use of age information in employment.

Existing law, with specified exceptions, prohibits discrimination in employment based on, among other factors, race, gender, religious belief, and age. Existing law prohibits an employer from enforcing a compulsory retirement age when the employee has indicated in writing that he or she wishes to continue working and demonstrates the ability to perform the functions of the job adequately to the employer's satisfaction. Existing law restricts the disclosure of personal information, as defined, by a public agency or consumer credit agency that collects it.