Carlos,who Is 22 Years Old,is Employed as a Security Officer

question 31

Multiple Choice

Carlos,who is 22 years old,is employed as a security officer at JJ Security Corp.,which is a private firm.The manager of JJ Security intends to retain employees who are older as he feels that they are likely to perform better.He fires Carlos and replaces him with Samuel,who is 54 years old.Which of the following statements is most likely to be true in this case?

• A) Carlos will win an age discrimination suit under the ADEA against JJ Security as it is illegal to fire an employee on the basis of age.
• B) Carlos cannot file an age discrimination suit against JJ Security as reverse discrimination is not covered under the ADEA.
• C) Carlos will win an age discrimination suit under the ADEA against JJ Security as he is a member of the protected class.
• D) Carlos cannot file an age discrimination suit against JJ Security under the ADEA as it is applicable only to federal employees.

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