A BFOQ Defense Against a Claim of Age Discrimination, Based

question 9

Multiple Choice

A BFOQ defense against a claim of age discrimination, based on the fact that some people over a certain age have a trait which cannot be ascertained except by reference to age, can be established by

• A) requiring all employees or applicants over the certain age to take a medical examination.
• B) requiring all employees over a certain age to take a psychological examination.
• C) requiring all employees over a certain age to go to vocational rehabilitation.
• D) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Mental Effects

The impact on or changes in cognitive, emotional, and psychological states of an individual.

Stagnation

A state of inactivity or lack of progress and development, often used in psychological contexts to describe periods of life where growth is perceived to halt.

Muscle Mass

The total amount of skeletal muscle in an individual's body, crucial for physical strength and overall health.

Extra Pounds

A term often used to refer to additional weight that a person carries, typically considered to be beyond what is healthy or normal for their body type and height.