The Recreation and Parks Agency of the State Government Has

question 15

Multiple Choice

The Recreation and Parks Agency of the state government has six employees and is interviewing for a person to teach gymnastics and arts and crafts to 3-5 year olds. Ed, age 68, applies but is told he is too old. If he sues under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the agency's best defense would be that:

• A) they are not subject to the Act since they only have six employees.
• B) the agency, as part of state government, is not subject to the Act.
• C) Ed is not able to do gymnastics.
• D) this is not a salary dispute.

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