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disparate impact

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A quick definition of disparate impact:

Disparate impact refers to unintentional discrimination. It happens when a policy or rule seems fair, but it negatively affects a specific group of people who are protected by law. This is different from disparate treatment, which is intentional discrimination.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Disparate impact, also known as adverse impact, refers to unintentional discriminatory practices. It occurs when a policy or rule that appears neutral has a negative impact on a specific protected class of people.

For example, a company may require all job applicants to have a high school diploma. This policy may seem neutral, but it could disproportionately affect a protected class of people, such as those who come from low-income families or those who have disabilities that prevented them from completing high school.

Another example is a physical fitness test for a job that requires running a mile in under 10 minutes. This policy may seem neutral, but it could disproportionately affect women or older individuals who may not have the same physical abilities as younger men.

These examples illustrate how a policy or rule that appears neutral can have a negative impact on a specific group of people, even if it was not intended to discriminate against them.

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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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