The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act was specifically created to protect workers aged 40 and above from being denied the same benefits as younger workers. The purpose of an OWBPA notice is to reduce occurrences of age discrimination wherein older employees are targeted for layoffs and termination. While there are many forms of discrimination someone under 40 may encounter in the workplace that may lead to wrongful termination, there is no federal law prohibiting discrimination against someone for being too young. However, employment laws may vary from state to state, so it is always advisable to research the specific rights and options available to you where you live. California state law does not protect employees under the age of 40 from age discrimination.