Identify the Statement That Characterizes the Age Discrimination in Employment

question 26

Multiple Choice

Identify the statement that characterizes the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

• A) It favors the idea of coercing employees to accept early retirement incentives.
• B) It permits an employer to reduce the fringe benefits to all employees over 40.
• C) It permits companies to lay off older workers when the economy is slow.
• D) It outlaws making employment decisions based on a person's age being over 40.
• E) It recommends early retirement incentive programs wherein employees agree not to sue the company for ageism.

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