A recruitment agency was hiring customer support executives. Rolin and Rhonda were both interviewed for the position, however 42-year-old Rolin was rejected despite his experience and educational credentials since the agency felt he was "too old and did not fit the young and perky image required of customer support executives". Twenty-three year old Rhonda was selected, though she lacked experience and relevant education. In this instance, the recruitment agency has clearly violated the:
A)Fair Labor Standard Act.
B)Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
C)National Labor Relations Act.
D)Equal Pay Act.

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The recruitment agency's decision to reject Rolin based on his age and the perception that he did not fit a "young and perky image" is a violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age.

A Recruitment Agency Was Hiring Customer Support Executives