Asked by Elizabeth Barkhudaryan on May 14, 2024
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Riverside Resort replaces Sharon, a forty-five-year-old employee, with Terry. Sharon files a suit against the employer under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. To establish a prima facie case, she must show, among other things, that she is
A) deserving of higher pay than the individual who replaced her.
B) generally more dependable than the individual who replaced her.
C) older than the person who replaced her.
D) qualified for the position.
Age Discrimination
Unfair treatment of individuals in employment or other areas, based on their age, which is illegal in many jurisdictions.
Prima Facie Case
An established case that is sufficient to warrant a trial, presented on the evidence available, unless rebutted.
- Understand the implications of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act in relation to employment practices.
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Alyson GoodwinMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
To establish a prima facie case under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Sharon must show that she is qualified for the position from which she was replaced. This is a fundamental requirement to argue that her termination was due to age discrimination rather than performance or qualifications.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the implications of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act in relation to employment practices.