Benjamin,a 45-Year-Old White Male,is Denied Employment at a Private Club

question 38

Multiple Choice

Benjamin,a 45-year-old white male,is denied employment at a private club.He notices that the club has younger,white male employees working for it.Thus,Benjamin decides to file a discrimination claim against the club.As per the Age Discrimination in Employment Act,Benjamin:

• A) cannot file a complaint of race, sex, or age discrimination because he is white.
• B) can bring an age discrimination claim because the act does not recognize the business necessity defense.
• C) can file a complaint because the act does not exempt private membership clubs.
• D) cannot file a complaint of age discrimination because only individuals above the age of 60 can make such claims under the act.

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