Disparate Impact

question 18

Multiple Choice

Disparate impact

• A) is always illegal.
• B) when proven, results in employers having to pay punitive damages.
• C) occurs when an apparently neutral policy, such as height and weight requirements, has the effect of discrimination against certain groups.
• D) occurs when there is intentional discrimination, for example if an employer refuses to hire men as childcare workers.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Culture

The collective attitudes, customs, values, and practices that characterize a group, organization, or society.

Reactive Change

Modifications or adjustments made in response to external pressures or unforeseen events, rather than through proactive planning.

Lay Off

The temporary or permanent suspension or termination of employment of an employee or group of employees due to business reasons like lack of work or economic downturns.

Transformational Change

A comprehensive shift in the culture, processes, and operations of an organization, aiming for significant improvements.