Exam 9: Discrimination Based on Age

According to General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. v. Cline , an employer that eliminated health insurance for workers under fifty but continued health insurance for the employees over fifty was held not to have violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

Private individuals alleging violation cannot file a suit against their employer under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

A recruitment agency was hiring customer support executives. Rolin and Rhonda were both interviewed for the position, however 42-year-old Rolin was rejected despite his experience and educational credentials since the agency felt he was "too old and did not fit the young and perky image required of customer support executives". Twenty-three year old Rhonda was selected, though she lacked experience and relevant education. In this instance, the recruitment agency has clearly violated the:

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)allows mandatory retirement under some circumstances, such as with executive employees who are over the age of:

Complaints must be filed within 180 days of alleged ADEA violations with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

What are the exemptions and defenses available for employers when a plaintiff establishes a prima facie case of age discrimination?

Who is covered under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

Provide examples of violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Retirement ages for firefighters and law enforcement officers are set by local and state government under Section 623(j)of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

Fifty-two year old Nicolas worked as an operations manager in Austell steel plant. The working conditions at Austell were quite hazardous and as a result, Nicolas was grievously injured while performing his job. Due to the key responsibilities associated with Nicolas' role, the employer asked him to step down from his position to be replaced by his thirty-eight year old team member. In this case, the employer has the burden to prove that removal of Nicolas is:

Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination against employees aged forty and older.

If early retirement and waiver are offered to a class of employees, the employer must provide employees with:

If the waivers are part of a termination incentive program offered to a group or class of employees, the employer must give the employees _____ to consider the waiver.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)prohibits discrimination against employees over what age?

In _____ , the plaintiff claimed that the pay raise policy had a disparate impact against the older officers.  The trial court dismissed the suit, and the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal.

The court case Mount Lemmon Fire Dist. v. Guido dealt primarily with which of the following:

What are the remedies available for plaintiffs under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

Examples of violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)do not include:

Even if voluntary retirement is truly voluntary, it is prohibited under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

In Oubre v. Entergy Operations, Inc , both sides conceded the release the employee signed did not comply with the requirements of the: