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Which of the following violates age discrimination provisions in the Employment Act?
  1. A 62-year old cashier is demoted during store restructuring, while several younger, less qualified employees are not demoted
  2. A 50-year old female editor who has had some job performance issues is transferred to a different department and is replaced by a younger editor
  3. A 22-year old animator is thought to be too young to be considered for the Director role of the animation department
  4. A 74-year old project manager is offered early retirement
Explanation
Answer - A - Of the above scenarios, the only one that violates age discrimination provisions in the Employment Act is A, in which a 62-year-old cashier is demoted during store restructuring, while several younger, less qualified employees are not demoted.

Key Takeaway: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination in employment for persons over the age of 40. Additionally, the Act forbids mandatory retirement based upon age, classifying employees based on age, or limiting them in any way that adversely affects their status because of their age.
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