When There Is a Recessionary Gap, One Is Likely to See

question 72

True/False

When there is a recessionary gap, one is likely to see an increase in overtime work and more hours worked by part-time workers.

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Definitions:

Disparate Impact

A theory in employment and legal disputes where policies, practices, or rules seemingly neutral result in a disproportionate impact on a protected group.

Disparate Treatment

A legal term for when an employee is treated differently than others in the workplace based on protected characteristics, such as race or gender, which is illegal under employment law.

Title VII

A section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Title VII

A provision in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that forbids job discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.