The use of seniority as a layoff criterion:
A) is not common among most modern organizations.
B) tends to impact women and minorities more than other groups.
C) tends to be the most difficult layoff criterion to implement.
D) is the only safe option in today's HRM legal environment.

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Seniority-based layoffs may adversely impact women and minorities as they may have been historically excluded from promotions or opportunities for acquiring seniority due to bias and discrimination. Thus, using seniority as a layoff criterion may result in perpetuating such disparities.

The Use of Seniority as a Layoff Criterion