Elizabeth is a 59-year-old account representative at a large bank.Due to the increasing popularity of online banking,the bank has more employees than it needs.Recently,the bank has offered early retirement to account representatives between the ages of 55 and 65 who have been with the company for a minimum of 15 years.Four employees,including Elizabeth,meet these requirements.It is most likely that:
A) the bank is violating the Equal Pay Act by forcing female employees to retire.
B) the bank is violating the Age Discrimination Act by forcing Elizabeth to retire.
C) Elizabeth has received poor performance appraisals for many years.
D) Elizabeth must make her decision by a specific date.

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The bank's offer of early retirement to a specific age group of employees who meet certain tenure requirements suggests that employees, including Elizabeth, are given a choice rather than being forced out, implying a decision deadline is likely in place. This does not inherently indicate discrimination or poor performance.

Elizabeth Is a 59-Year-Old Account Representative at a Large Bank