Resort Hotel 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 is qualified for the position from which she was terminated. Age, not qualifications or job performance, is the basis for the alleged discrimination in this case. Therefore, choice (C) is not required to be proven for a prima facie case. Choices (A) and (B) are not relevant to establishing a prima facie case under the ADEA.

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