What law was enacted to protect the maltreatment of those 40 years or older and states that employers cannot fire their employees because of their age, nor deny or reduce their benefits?

Question

What law was enacted to protect the maltreatment of those 40 years or older and states that employers cannot fire their employees because of their age, nor deny or reduce their benefits?

A. the Ageism Affordability Act (AAA)
B. the Disability Protection Act (DPA)
C. the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
D. the Elderly Enforcement Act (EEA)

Answer 1

C. the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

Answer 2

is this right

Answer 3

Yes, that is correct. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was enacted to protect individuals who are 40 years or older from discrimination in the workplace based on their age. It prohibits employers from firing employees because of their age, as well as denying or reducing their benefits.