Which of the Following Situations Would Probably Result in a Case

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations would probably result in a case of age discrimination in which the company would find its position difficult to defend?

• A)A 55-year-old worker is chosen for promotion over a 35-year-old worker.
• B)A 37-year-old employee is passed over for a choice foreign assignment in favor of a 26-year-old employee.
• C)Two 30-year-old workers are denied promotion and one 45-year-old employee gets the promotion.
• D)A 50-year-old employee with 25 years of experience is laid off, while a 33-year-old with 7 years of experience is retained.

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