What are the laws protecting one from age discrimination--assuming
they are of legal working age. Can one be
denied a job because they are too young? Can one get fired for lying
in an interview about their age? Can an employer even ask age in an
interview?

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 16 Nov 2006 20:57 PST

Where are you located? What city, state, country?

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Clarification of Question by ellameno-ga on 20 Nov 2006 07:30 PST

ny ny usa

Can one be denied a job because they are too young?

I do hope so ...

I wouldn't want to find a 4-year-old driving an articulated lorry;
piloting a Jumbo; appointed Official Executioner; cutting my hair; or
being elected Prez ....

On second thoughts, a 4-year-old would probably make a much better Prez.

"assuming
they are of legal working age"

For age discrimination (assuming it is for people under age 40), the
general standard is a rational basis.  Does the employer have a
rational basis to discriminate.
i.e. If you want to hire a financial planner, people do not want to
give all of their money to an 18 year old so you probably do not want
to hire one.  That is rational.  It effects your bottom line.