How did the original Age Discrimination in Employment Act expand the rights of older workers? A. It raised the mandatory retirement age to 73. B. It prevented employers from forcing workers under the age of 70 to retire. C. It required companies to employ no more than a certain number of workers under 40 D. It provided opportunities for older workers to choose new jobs.

B. It prevented employers from forcing workers under the age of 70 to retire.<br /><br />The original Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 aimed to protect workers aged 40 and older from workplace discrimination based on age. One of its key provisions was to prevent employers from forcing workers under the age of 70 to retire, thereby expanding the rights and protections for older workers.