What Legal Defense Can an Employer Use When Charged with Using

question 89

Multiple Choice

What legal defense can an employer use when charged with using a pre-employment test that creates adverse impact?

• A) Evidence that the test identifies those who are better able to do the job than others
• B) Evidence that the employer sought out minorities
• C) Evidence that the employer treated all employees the same
• D) Evidence that the test included goals for underused groups
• E) Evidence that the test identified how hiring goals will be met

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Definitions:

Opportunity Costs

The cost of missing out on the next best alternative when making a decision.

Cash Balance

The amount of cash a company has available at any given time, including bank balances and cash on hand.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision. It represents the benefits that could have been received but were given up to take another course of action.

Cash Balance

The amount of cash a company or individual has available at any given time, reflecting liquidity.