Additional Case 6.2 Terra Alta Employs Nearly 15,000 Workers Worldwide. the Firm Wants

Multiple Choice

Additional Case 6.2
Terra Alta employs nearly 15,000 workers worldwide. The firm wants to reduce its workforce through an early retirement program. The firm has hired you to organize and implement the program.
Employees over age 58 are eligible, but managers don't want to lose key older employees. Program eligibility should be limited to a short period of time. Terra Alta managers need a fairly accurate estimate of how many employees will participate in the program.
Terra Alta expects a legal and humane program that avoids litigation issues. Employees should have an accurate picture of their future if they decide to accept early retirement.
-Refer to Additional Case 6.2.To avoid any legal problems,what would you most likely recommend?

A) Offer minority employees larger severance packages to minimize discrimination concerns.
B) Tell managers not to treat older workers any differently than they have in the past.
C) Implement a hiring freeze at the same time as early retirement is offered.
D) Avoid giving more than 30 days advance warning of a layoff.