Question

The management of Elaka Air, an airline company, has set a mandatory retirement age for its flight attendants. This is because the management strongly feels that with age, flight attendants find it difficult to work in a pressurized cabin for extended periods. In the context of federal employment laws, this scenario exemplifies a(n) _____.
A. registered employment agreement
B. bona fide occupational qualification
C. critical skills employment permit
D. employment regulation order

Answer 1

Answer:

B. bona fide occupational qualification

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that this scenario exemplifies a bona fide occupational qualification. This refers to a specific quality or attribute in which employers are able to consider and make their decision based on this whether or not they want to hire or retain an employee. Which in this case the attribute is the employees age. Since the company wants anyone at that age or higher to retire.