The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits employers from refusing to hire,discharging,or discriminating in terms and conditions of employment against employees or applicants age ________ or older.

A) 21
B) 35
C) 40
D) 55
E) 62

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 was enacted to prohibit employers from refusing to hire,discharging or discriminating in terms and conditions of employment against employees or applicants age 40 or older.The language describing the prohibited conduct is virtually the same as that of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,except that age is the prohibited basis for discrimination.