Which of the following situations would probably result in a case of age discrimination in which the company would find its position difficult to defend?
A)A 55-year-old worker is chosen for promotion over a 35-year-old worker.
B)A 37-year-old employee is passed over for a choice foreign assignment in favor of a 26-year-old employee.
C)Two 30-year-old workers are denied promotion and one 45-year-old employee gets the promotion.
D)A 50-year-old employee with 25 years of experience is laid off, while a 33-year-old with 7 years of experience is retained.

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This situation involves a layoff, which can often be viewed as discriminatory if it disproportionately affects a certain age group. Additionally, the fact that the younger employee has significantly less experience than the older employee could further suggest age discrimination.

Which of the Following Situations Would Probably Result in a Case