National Association of Boards of Long Term Care Administrator (NAB) CORE Practice Exam

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Which act protects employees from discrimination based on age?

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEOA)

The correct answer is: Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) specifically protects employees aged 40 and older from discrimination in the workplace based on their age. This federal law prohibits employment discrimination against older individuals in various aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, and compensation. The purpose of the ADEA is to ensure that individuals are not disadvantaged in their employment opportunities purely due to their age, reflecting the belief that older workers possess valuable skills and experience. In contrast, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) primarily focuses on preventing discrimination against individuals with disabilities, while the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides employees with job-protected leave for certain medical and family-related reasons. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEOA) serves to enforce various civil rights laws against discrimination in employment, but it does not specifically address age discrimination the way the ADEA does. Thus, the ADEA stands out as the distinct legislation aimed directly at protecting against age-related discrimination in the workplace.