Resort Company replaces Sharon, a forty-five-year-old employee, with Terry. Sharon files a suit against the employer under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. To establish a prima facie case, she must show, among other things, that she is

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To establish a prima facie case under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Sharon must show that she was qualified for the position, which means she possessed the necessary skills, education, and experience to perform the job duties. Age is not the only factor, and being older than the person who replaced her is not enough on its own to establish a case of age discrimination. The other options are irrelevant to the criteria for establishing a prima facie case.

Resort Company Replaces Sharon, a Forty-Five-Year-Old Employee, with Terry