Exists When an Employer Treats an Individual Differently Because That

question 34

Multiple Choice

exists when an employer treats an individual differently because that individual is a member of a particular race, religion, gender, or ethnic group.

• A)Unintentional discrimination
• B)Prima facie
• C)Disparate treatment
• D)Disparate impact
• E)Adverse impact

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