Which of the Following Is True of the Age Discrimination

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) ?

• A) Private plaintiffs cannot sue under the ADEA.
• B) Persons under 40 are not protected by the ADEA.
• C) Employees need to be a minimum of 55 years of age to be protected by the ADEA.
• D) Discrimination in certain employment decisions, like hiring, is permitted under the ADEA.

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