D.
Incorrect
There is no evidence that Bill cannot perform any aspect of his
job, including helping the store's teen customers. Juanita's
decision was based on a stereotype about older workers and is
prohibited by federal law.
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Juanita recently graduated from high school and began work as a shift manager at a video store. She does not get along with Bill, a 55 year-old employee who works at the store part-time. At one meeting, she gave Bill a cane and walker as a joke. On another occasion, Juanita suggested Bill needed an afternoon nap because he was an "old geezer." After several months, Juanita decides to fire Bill because she wants to hire a younger employee who can relate better to the store's teen customers. Is this conduct illegal?
- Yes. Federal law protects workers age 40 or older from job discrimination and harassment based on their age.
- No. The federal age discrimination law does not apply to teen workers so it is not illegal for Juanita to fire Bill.
- Yes. However, Bill cannot file a job discrimination complaint with the EEOC because he was fired 90 days ago, and workers only have 30 days to file a complaint with the EEOC.
- No. Juanita did not discriminate against Bill because it is important for a video store to hire workers who are the same age as its customers.