Lido Adopted a Policy Under Which Its Employees Aged Over

question 53

Multiple Choice

Lido adopted a policy under which its employees aged over 50 years would be given the preference of availing company sponsored transport facility. Marina, aged 55 years was provided transport facility. However Henry, aged 46 years was denied the same. Henry challenged the company policy as violative of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) which forbids discriminatory preferences for the young over the old. Will Henry succeed in the Court of Law?

• A) Yes, as per the plain meaning rule of statutory interpretation.
• B) Yes, as per the rule of general public purpose.
• C) No, as per the rule of legislative purpose.
• D) No, as per federal law.

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