According to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, discrimination is prohibited against people aged
A)60 and over.
B)50-70.
C)70-75.
D)20-40.
E)40 and over.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and its amendments in 1978 and 1986 prohibit discrimination against people aged 40 and over. One reason for this legislation was the practice of dismissing older workers to replace them with younger workers who were not as highly paid.

According to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Discrimination Is