Quiz: Age Bias
1. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits employers from:
A. demoting employees solely on the basis of age B. discriminating against employees solely on the basis of age C. firing employees solely on the basis of age D. all of the above
2. The law provides protection for employees:
A. age 50 and above B. age 60 and above C. age 40 and above D. age 65 and above
3. The law prohibits employers from:
A. specifying an age preference in a job posting B. asking an applicant their age or date of birth C. refusing to hire an applicant solely on the basis of age D. A and C
4. The law protects:
A. employees and contractors B. elected officials C. elected officials and contractors D. employees only
5. Most cases filed with the EEOC are:
A. eventually dismissed because the investigation did not find solid evidence of age bias B. investigated and brought to trial C. settled out of court D. brought to trial and won by the plaintiff
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