Scenario: You manage an operations group of 25 employees. Most range in age from 26 to 45 years old. A long-term employee, Charles, is 61. While he performs his job well, he is also the highest paid employee in the group, and you find him to be out of place with your many younger employees.

Our Question: Can you legally lay Charles off due to his age? Why or why not? In your answer, cite at least one federal law and, if you find one, a court case that supports your answer. Note: This is a very real situation that happens all the time.