A substantially different rate of selection in hiring, promotion, or other employment decision which works to the disadvantage of members of a race, sex, or ethnic group.
Last Updated:
2008
Source:
US Government Publishing Office, Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures
Additional source:
The Dunnette Group, Determinants, Detection and Amelioration of Adverse Impact in Personnel Selection Procedures: Issues, Evidence and Lessons Learned
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