In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development?

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In certain countries, employers are legally prohibited from discriminating against job applicants on the basis of age. In my view, although the policy aims to foster fairness and equal opportunity, the potential drawbacks in real-world application may outweigh its intended benefits.