Question

Which of the following is a characteristic protected by anti-discrimination laws_____ .

Answer 1

Which of the following is a characteristic protected by anti-discrimination laws age.

An example of this is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of the U.S. of 1967. The Act prohibits organizations that have at least 20 employees to treat an applicant or employee less favorably based only of their age. It includes discrimination in hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, benefits, and any other aspect of the employment. The law specifically protects people who are age 40 or older, who are the ones who tend to be more discriminated when they apply to job positions, for example.

Some U.S states also have laws that protect workers from age discrimination as well, including people younger than 40, and some laws also prohibit continues and severe harassment to a person in the work are because of his or her age.

Answer 2

age is protected by anti discrimination laws