The ________ Protects Individuals Over the Age of 40 from Discrimination

question 112

Multiple Choice

The ________ protects individuals over the age of 40 from discrimination based on age with respect to issues such as hiring, promotions, job benefits, and assignments.

• A) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
• B) Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1998
• C) Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
• D) Employee Rights and Responsibilities Act of 1983

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering brain chemistry to reduce psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of certain psychiatric drugs.

Weight Gain

An increase in body weight, which can result from an excess of calorie intake over calorie expenditure.