A hiring manager is uncomfortable hiring qualified candidate because she is over 45 years old. Which of the following would be an appropriate response from the HR department?

A.) It is illegal to discriminate against a potential employee on the basis of age.

B.) How old do you think a person in this position should be?

C.) It's appropriate to eliminate older employees from consideration.

D.) Age is an important factor to consider when making a hire.

A.) It is illegal to discriminate against a potential employee on the basis of age.