Under the Doctrine of Disparate Impact

question 35

Multiple Choice

Under the Doctrine of Disparate Impact

• A)practices that resulted in gender or racial disparities could be subject to litigation.
• B)only firms that intended to discriminate were subject to litigation.
• C)federal contractors were directed to establish quotas for hiring and promotion.
• D)all of these.

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