Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)?

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To protect employees 40 years and older from discrimination

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To ensure equal pay for all employees

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To eliminate workplace harassment

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To support hiring of younger employees

Question 2

What was IKEA's response to the allegations of age discrimination?

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They stated that they are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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They refused to comment on the allegations.

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They stated that all employees are treated equally regardless of age.

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They admitted to the allegations and apologized.

Question 3

In what year did the class-action lawsuits against IKEA regarding age discrimination begin?

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2018

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2019

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2016

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2017

Question 4

What did the Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) primarily aim to prevent?

Accepted Answer

Discrimination against employees based on age

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Harassment in the workplace

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Unfair labor practices

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Discrimination against minorities

Question 5

What is the significance of the 'class-action' lawsuits that were filed against IKEA?

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They represent a collective grievance from a group of employees.

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They are individual cases with no common cause.

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They only involve employees from one location.

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They were dismissed immediately by the court.

Question 6

What aspect of IKEA's Workplace Optimization Policy has been criticized as potentially leading to age discrimination?

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Prioritizing performance metrics over employee tenure

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Offering flexible work hours

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Increasing diversity hiring initiatives

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Enhancing employee training programs

Question 7

What was one consequence some employees faced at IKEA due to the implementation of the Workplace Optimization Policy?

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Job loss or demotion

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Promotion opportunities

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More job training

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Increased pay

Question 8

What is a common outcome of age discrimination lawsuits like those faced by IKEA?

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Financial settlements for affected employees.

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Company-wide layoffs.

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Elimination of all performance reviews.

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Mandatory hiring of older workers.

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