Omar Morales, an Older Employee, Is Considering an Early Retirement

question 84

Multiple Choice

Omar Morales, an older employee, is considering an early retirement package that his employer has offered; it includes improved benefits and cash bonuses. What do we call this type of inducement?

• A) a silver handshake
• B) a golden parachute
• C) a platinum cushion
• D) a severance pay

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