According to the Older Worker's Benefit Protection Act, employers have to offer older workers benefits that are equal to the benefits offered to younger workers. This law applies to workers that are at least how old?
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A) 40 years old
B) 50 years old
C) 60 years old
D) 65 years old
A) 40 years old
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The Older Worker's Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) amended the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The law prohibits discrimination in employee benefits and requires employers to offer workers who are at least 40 years old benefits that are equal to, or that cost the employer as much as, the benefits offered to younger workers.
It also sets minimum standards for an employee waiver of the right to sue for age discrimination, ensuring that the waiver is knowing and voluntary. Older workers must be given 21 days to consider the waiver or agreement and consult with an attorney. If a group of employees is being terminated, the workers must receive 45 days.
(Source: "The Big Book of HR"; Barbara Mitchell and Cornelia Gamlem; The Career Press 2012)
B) 50 years old
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C) 60 years old
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D) 65 years old
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