Pallid's Inc.needed to streamline operations and decided to lay off one of its two plant managers.The two plant managers were Miller Barton (67 years old making $65,000) and Dan Jesse (41 years old making $40,000).The company laid off Barton, who sued for age discrimination under the ADEA.The company stated that chose to lay off Barton because he was making much more than Jesse.Officials testified that it was company protocol to lay off whoever was making more money in such situations because the company was having financial difficulties.Discuss the legal issues involved in this case (Hint, you might find more than one issue)