Charges of unfair discrimination may be filed against employers whose performance appraisal systems utilize criteria that are related to job standards rather than job evaluation.

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Performance appraisal systems that utilize criteria related to job standards are generally considered fair and legal. However, if the criteria used in the appraisal system result in discrimination against certain protected groups (such as age, race, gender, etc.), then charges of unfair discrimination may be filed. Job evaluation, on the other hand, is a process of determining a job's relative value within an organization, and is generally not related to performance appraisal criteria.

Charges of Unfair Discrimination May Be Filed Against Employers Whose