Which of the Following Statements Reflects a Violation of the Age

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects a violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

• A) Older employees are permitted to work even after attaining the retirement age.
• B) Employees over the age of 40 are forced to retire as part of a company's downsizing program.
• C) An employee is denied employment because of the fact that he is a minor.
• D) Older workers in an organization are better compensated than the younger workers.
• E) An employee chooses voluntary retirement before attaining the retirement age.

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Definitions:

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