Age-Related Discrimination Complaints Have Been at All-Time Highs Over the Past

Multiple Choice

Age-related discrimination complaints have been at all-time highs over the past three to four years. Some indications point to the fact that because older workers tend to have better benefits and receive higher levels of pay, companies can save money by replacing them with younger workers. Based on what you've learned about age discrimination, which of the following do you feel is a case in which age-discrimination is most likely NOT in play?

A) Although Stan Murhens had not had a successful ad campaign in more than two years, he had devoted fifteen years to the advertising firm he worked for when he was laid off.
B) Six months before sixty-three year-old Herb Sheehey was laid off, his projects slowly began to be passed off to a much younger co-worker.
C) Diane Louse, Vice President of Human Resources, is let go after she consistently fails to convince aging co-workers to opt for early retirement.
D) Sam Morris is laid off two months before reaching his thirtieth year of employment with his company, a milestone that brings with it a full pension and a comprehensive benefits package.