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Question #: 25
Topic #: 4
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A standard employment practice that seems to be fair yet results in discrimination against a protected class is a description of what?

  • A. Unfair treatment
  • B. Disparate treatment
  • C. Disparate impact
  • D. Adverse impact
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️
Answer option C is correct.
Disparate impact occurs when an employment practice that seems to be fair unintentionally discriminates against members of a protected class. Disparate treatment (B) occurs when a protected group is treated differently than other applicants or employees. The EEOC defines adverse impact (D) as a substantially different rate of selection in hiring, promotion, or another employment decision that works to the disadvantage of members of a race, a sex, or an ethnic group.
Unfair treatment (A) can refer to any perceived difference in how employees are treated. See Chapter 4 for more information.
Chapter: Workforce Planning and Employment
Objective: Federal Employment Legislation
by pekata at April 5, 2025, 8:04 p.m.

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