In O'Connor V

question 16

Multiple Choice

In O'Connor v.Consolidated Coin Caterers,the U.S.Supreme Court held that:

• A) a plaintiff can state a claim as long as she or he is replaced by someone younger, even if the replacement is 40 years old or older.
• B) a plaintiff can state a claim for age discrimination only if the plaintiff has worked for the employer for five years or more.
• C) claims of disparate impact discrimination are not recognized under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
• D) burden shifting occurs in Age Discrimination in Employment Act cases.

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Definitions:

Adolescence

A developmental phase following childhood, typically characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes leading to increased independence.

Focusing Attention

The mental process of concentrating on one element, task, or thought while ignoring other distractions or stimuli.

Middle Childhood

a developmental stage that includes children from approximately 6 to 12 years of age, characterized by significant growth in social, cognitive, and physical areas.

Infancy

The developmental period that extends from birth to about 18 to 24 months.