Due to general Economic down-turn in Goofing Inc. lay-offs took place. Carmae, the HR Manager suggested the company lay off employees on the basis of number of absences. Goofing Inc., on the basis of number of absences identified and laid off JP, one of the employees. JP sued the company, saying it should have laid off the most recently hired workers. What defense would Goofing Inc., most likely offer? The age of the company's workforce has been rising. The company was forced to make the layoffs. There are no federal laws that apply to this situation. The layoffs were not discriminatory. The layoffs were instances of employment at will