An organization requires its female security guards to attend self defense training but does not inform male security guards about the training because they feel that males already have the skills necessary to defend themselves should an issue arise. Based on this information which of the following statements is most accurate?
A) The male employees could claim that they have been discriminated against.
B) The female employees could claim that they have been discriminated against.
C) The organization has based their decision on a complete needs assessment.
D) This approach may be in violation of the ADEA.
E) Both A and B are accurate.

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The male employees could claim that they have been discriminated against because the organization is making an assumption about skills based on gender, potentially denying male employees the opportunity for training that is provided to female employees. This could be seen as gender discrimination.

An Organization Requires Its Female Security Guards to Attend Self