A Local Office Supply Business Routinely Hires Younger Workers for Stock

question 5

Multiple Choice

A local office supply business routinely hires younger workers for stock staff over older applicants because much of the work requires heavy lifting and good mobility.

• A) The company needs to show that the job requirements are a business necessity.
• B) Illegal discrimination automatically exists.
• C) The company should not worry because no laws exist that protect older workers.
• D) Let the younger workers do the hiring to protect the company legally.
• E) None of these.

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