The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 Protects Employees

question 24

Multiple Choice

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 protects employees years of age and older from workplace discrimination based on age.

• A)35
• B)40
• C)50
• D)65

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