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C232--2.5
WGU HR Section 2.5
Question | Answer |
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What is age discrimination? | he unfair treatment of someone based on age. |
At what age is does the age discrimination act start covering? | 40 |
When was the ADEA enacted? | 1967 |
Who does the ADEA apply to? | Over 40, public and private, unions over 20 employees |
What are the exceptions to the ADEA retirement rules | No mandatory retirement except employers with 20 or fewer employees, public safety officers, Bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ, demonstrate that age is necessary to the business operation), Company executives (bona fide executive) |
What is OWBPA? | Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (1990)-employers may offer retirement incentives to older workers as long as the terms and restrictions of incentives are explained, and assurances are given that another more favorable plan will not be forthcoming. |