The Age Discrimination in Employment Act requires passive nondiscrimination.How do employers practice passive nondiscrimination?
A) By seeking employees who are protected by the act
B) By seeking minorities who are protected by the act
C) By providing special treatment to women and minorities
D) By treating all who apply fairly
E) By increasing salaries for workers covered by the Act

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Employers practice passive nondiscrimination by treating all who apply fairly, without discriminating on the basis of age. This means that all applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications and abilities, rather than their age. The goal is to create a level playing field for all workers, regardless of age, and to prevent age discrimination from occurring in the hiring process. Seeking employees based on their protected class status (A and B) or providing special treatment to certain groups (C) would not be considered passive nondiscrimination, and increasing salaries for workers covered by the Act (E) would not necessarily prevent age discrimination in the hiring process.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act Requires Passive Nondiscrimination