The purposes of the project that developed this education package for business were as follows: (1) enhance employer knowledge and understanding of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), especially in its application to corporate downsizing and the use of early retirement incentives; (2) discourage employer practices that violate the act and abridge the rights of older workers; and (3) influence employer attitudes and perceptions about the elderly in a way that will expand meaningful employment opportunities for older workers and critical resources for employers. With the help of an expert advisory group, the project developed a broadcast quality, 25-minute educational videotape and a 38-page written employers' guide that informs employers of their obligations under the ADEA. The guide included in this packet is organized in five parts that cover the following topics: (1) aging workers in a leaner and meaner economy; (2) older worker myths and realities; (3) Age Discrimination in Employment Act in brief; (4) analysis--the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act; and (5) 10 guidelines for employers considering downsizing. Contains references and resources. (KC)