Term for Identification: Homer

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Term for identification: Homer

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Definitions:

Four-Fifths Rule

The four-fifths rule suggests that disparate impact exists if a selection criterion (e.g., a test score) results in a selection rate for a protected class that is less than four-fifths (80 percent) of that for the majority group.

Protected Class

A protected class consists of all individuals who share one or more common characteristics as indicated by that law.

Illegal Discrimination

Results from behaviors or actions by an organization or managers within an organization that cause members of a protected class to be unfairly differentiated from others.

Protected Class

Groups of people who are legally protected from discrimination by law, based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.