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In the recruitment process, what is 'adverse impact'?
Adverse impact refers to seemingly neutral employment practices that disproportionately exclude individuals from a protected group. It's a key concept in anti-d
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Question: In the recruitment process, what is 'adverse impact'?
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- A negative impression formed by a candidate during an interview. ✅ An unintended discriminatory effect of a selection practice on a protected group.
- A high turnover rate among new hires.
- The refusal of a candidate to accept a job offer.
Correct answer: An unintended discriminatory effect of a selection practice on a protected group.
Explanation: Adverse impact refers to seemingly neutral employment practices that disproportionately exclude individuals from a protected group. It's a key concept in anti-discrimination law.
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