Jenna has been a pilot for Northeast Airlines for 25 years. She is 3 months shy of her sixtieth birthday and recently received a letter from Northeast Airlines reminding her of the company's mandatory age of retirement of sixty (60), and that she needs to follow up with Human Resources about termination procedures and related information, such as her rights and responsibilities upon discharge.

Jenna went to her supervisor Vanessa's office and toldher that all other airlines in the U.S. have a mandatory retirement age of 65 for pilots. Jenna told Vanessa that she really wanted to stay on with Northeast for another couple of years. Jenna also said that she was in great shape because she worked out three times a week, looked 10-15 years younger than her age, and had LASIK eye surgery a couple of years ago, resulting in 20/20 vision.Vanessasaid: "Well, it's company's policy, I can't change it. But considering that the workforce has been significantly reduced because ofthe COVID-19 global pandemic, and business is picking up again, I can talk to management." Jenna thankedVanessa.

As Jenna walked out of the office,Vanessafollowed her to the door and stood in the doorway, blocking Jenna's exit.Vanessastared into Jenna's eyes, smiled, and said: "You know, Jenna, I've always liked you... I'm pretty sure I can ask management to waive the mandatory retirement age during this emergency time. You want to come by my place later tonight for dinner and discuss this alittle more? Ladies night!"Vanessawinked at Jenna.Startled, Jenna mumbled, "Uhmm, thanks,Vanessa. I'm busy tonight... maybe tomorrow night?" After a moment of hesitance, Jenna nodded and said hesitantly: "OK, Vanessa."Vanessareached her right hand out and held Jenna's left hand while saying, "See ya tomorrow, 7 p.m. I'll text you my address."

The next day, Jenna toldVanessathat she forgot she had an appointment and could not come and seeVanessa.Vanessasaid nothing. The following week,Vanessatold Jenna that management would not make an exception forJennaor any other pilot regarding the mandatory retirement age and that she needed to prepare to wind up her employment at Northeast. Jenna is upset and feels that she is being mistreated byVanessaand Northeast Airlines.

Jenna is contemplating filing a complaint with the EEOC and the state's labor department. Uing IRAC, on what grounds do you believe Jenna can do so, why, and what defenses would the companylikely have?