For purposes of determining discrimination in recruitment,the "relevant labor market" is defined as:
A)the protected class composition of the employer's applicant pool
B)the population as a whole
C)the protected class composition of people qualified for the job, and living geographically close enough to be likely candidates
D)none of the above

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The relevant labor market refers to the population of qualified individuals who are geographically close enough to the job to be considered for it. This is because it is important to consider the population that the employer is drawing from when assessing the possibility of discrimination in recruitment. The protected class composition of the applicant pool or population as a whole may not accurately reflect the available pool of qualified candidates.

For Purposes of Determining Discrimination in Recruitment,the "Relevant Labor Market