What Initial Burden Does a Plaintiff Have in Order to State

question 10

Multiple Choice

What initial burden does a plaintiff have in order to state a cause of action for discrimination based on disparate impact?

• A)The plaintiff must show that the alleged "business necessity" is a mere pretext.
• B)The plaintiff must demonstrate a prima facie case of discrimination.
• C)The plaintiff must show that the reason given by the employer is a mere pretext.
• D)The plaintiff must establish statistically that a rule restricts employment for those in a protected class.
• E)The plaintiff must provide specific examples of the employer's discrimination.

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Definitions:

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is the difference between the face value of a bond and its selling price when the bond is sold for less than its face value.

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Par Value Bonds

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