Question

When an employer’s facially neutral policy has a statistically significant adverse effect, whether intended or not, on the employment of members of a protected group, what is occurring could be identified as:

Select one:

a. Disparate treatment
b. Wrongful discharge
c. Disparate impact
d. Tortious interference

Answer 1

A statistically significant adverse effect on the employment of members of a protected group due to an employer's neutral policy is known as disparate impact, which is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Step-by-step explanation:

When an employer's facially neutral policy has a statistically significant adverse effect on the employment of members of a protected group, irrespective of the employer's intent, what is occurring could be identified as disparate impact. This is different from disparate treatment, where the discrimination is intentional. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits both types of discrimination in the workplace, such as hiring, firing, pay, promotions, and other terms of employment, and aims to protect individuals from unfair treatment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.