Tag: employment discrimination

November 18, 2025 / Mohammed looti

ADVERSE IMPACT

Definition and Conceptual Foundation of Adverse Impact Adverse impact, often used interchangeably with the legal term disparate impact, refers to the unintentional yet damaging consequence of an employment practice or organizational policy that appears neutral on its face but results in a significantly disproportionate exclusion of members of a protected group. This concept is fundamental […]

November 18, 2025 / Mohammed looti

EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION

Introduction and Definitional Framework Employment discrimination is broadly defined as the adverse treatment of an applicant or employee based on characteristics that are unrelated to their ability to perform the duties of a job. This phenomenon occurs when an employer utilizes a person’s race, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability status, or other protected feature […]