What is the LEAST likely reason that the trend in layoffs involves retaining older workers rather than younger workers?

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A)Despite massive layoffs resulting from the recession of 2008/10,many other companies tried to keep the over 55 worker.This trend may be due,in part,to legal concerns based on the Age Discrimination in Employment Act,which protects workers 40 and older against discrimination.However,a large part of this movement is the desire to keep the experienced workers on board in anticipation of an economic upturn.Older workers are role models who have the specialized skills that firms need,but they typically earn higher rather than lower salaries because of seniority.

What Is the LEAST Likely Reason That the Trend in Layoffs