The ____ Provides That When a Plaintiff Shows That an Employment

question 53

Multiple Choice

The ____ provides that when a plaintiff shows that an employment practice disproportionately excludes groups protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act,the burden of proof shifts to the defendant to prove that the standard reasonably relates to job performance.

• A) reverse discrimination principle
• B) disparate impact doctrine
• C) bottom line concept
• D) utilization evaluation concept

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Definitions:

Special Damages

Actual damages that would not necessarily but because of special circumstances do in fact flow from an injury.

Oral

Pertaining to words spoken out loud, as opposed to written or sign language; often used in the context of agreements or contracts.

Malicious Prosecution

A legal action against someone who has wrongfully instituted criminal or civil proceedings against another person with malicious intent and without probable cause.

Criminal Proceedings

Criminal proceedings are legal processes in a court of law dealing with the accusation, trial, and sentencing of a person alleged to have committed a crime.