Practice question
An employer rejects a qualified applicant solely because of age, admits no relevant occupational reason, and identifies no statutory exception. Which conclusion best follows RA 10911?
- The rejection is necessarily valid because hiring is a prerogative
- The unqualified age-based rejection conflicts with the Act’s prohibition
- The employer may always disregard the Act for new applicants
- The rejection becomes valid if communicated orally
- The applicant’s ability is irrelevant under the Act
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2006/apr2006/gr_164774_2006.html — Star Paper Corporation v. Simbol, GR 164774, April 12, 2006, main decision; reasonable business necessity and occupational qualifications.
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2016/ra_10911_2016.html — RA 10911, sections 2, 5–6, age discrimination and qualified exceptions.
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