Which of the following is NOT a legal basis for selecting employees?

• A. Education
• B. Experience
• C. Age
• D. Disability

Answer: (C)

Not allowed to base hiring decisions on age. The selection process should be tied to qualifications that relate to performing the job, such as relevant education or experience, which are legitimate bases because they reflect the ability to do the work. Age is a protected characteristic under employment law, so using it to screen or exclude applicants would unlawfully limit opportunities for many potential workers. Disability is also protected; employers generally must assess whether a candidate can perform essential job duties with reasonable accommodations rather than using disability itself as a criterion. So, among common hiring criteria, age is the one that cannot be used as a legal basis for selecting employees.