John Took Early Retirement Last Year at Age 58

John took early retirement last year at age 58.Now his former employer wants to rehire John as an independent consultant.Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) The employer is violating the ADEA because it is hiring John to do the same work that he did as an employee, but without paying for his health benefits and other benefits provided to regular employees.
B) Re-hiring retirees is a common practice, because it retains their experience and expertise within the firm.
C) John is more likely to have a job offer from his former employer than if he searches for a job with different employers where he may be viewed a "overqualified" or encounter other forms of age discrimination.
D) If John accepts a contract with his old employer, he will not have the same protection from discrimination that he did as an employee.