Which of the Following Is True of Age Discrimination in Employment

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of age discrimination in employment?

• A) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is defined as prohibiting employment-related discrimination against persons who are 50 and older.
• B) Age discrimination is of less importance now than in the past due to the millions of aging baby boomers in the United States.
• C) Retaliation against those who file claims of discrimination is not illegal.
• D) Acting on stereotypes about someone's ability based on his or her age is prohibited under the ADEA.
• E) None of the above.

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