According to the _____ workers over the age of 40 are entitled to receive complete accurate information on the available benefits, a list of all workers impacted in a reduction, and several weeks to decide whether or not to accept severance benefits in exchange for a waiver to sue the employer.
A) Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
B) Age Discrimination in Employment Act
C) Civil Rights Act
D) Rehabilitation Act

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The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) provides specific protections for workers over 40 years old who are facing a reduction in force or layoff. These protections include receiving complete and accurate information about their benefits, a list of all employees impacted by the reduction, and time to consider whether or not to accept severance benefits in exchange for waiving their right to sue the employer for age discrimination. The other choices listed (Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Civil Rights Act, Rehabilitation Act) do not provide these specific protections for older workers.

According to the _____ Workers Over the Age of 40