Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Its Amendments

question 22

Multiple Choice

Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and its amendments, _____.

• A) employers of 10 or more people are prohibited from discriminating against their employees on the basis of age
• B) it is permissible for employees to take early retirement
• C) it is legal for employees less than 70 years of age to retire under a mandatory pension plan
• D) no BFOQ exemption is provided

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Definitions:

Rooting Reflex

A natural reflex in newborns that helps them turn their head toward anything that strokes their cheek or mouth, facilitating the act of breastfeeding.

Simple Reflex

A basic, automatic response to a stimulus that involves a simple neurological loop, such as pulling away from something hot.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities, influencing how one perceives, thinks, and understands the world.

Puberty

The biological stage of development characterized by changes that lead to reproductive capacity.