Adverse impact is demonstrated when

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Adverse impact occurs when the selection ratio for a protected group (i.e. minority or women) is substantially less than 80% of the selection ratio for the majority group. This is known as the 80% or four-fifths rule and is a commonly used guideline by regulatory agencies, such as the EEOC, to determine if discrimination has occurred. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B, unqualified minorities being hired to meet quotas, is reverse discrimination and does not demonstrate adverse impact. Option C, an assessment method being used by a company not being valid, may lead to adverse impact, but the question is asking for a demonstration of adverse impact, not the cause. Option D is describing a situation where a member of a protected class feels discriminated against, but it does not necessarily demonstrate adverse impact unless the four-fifths rule is violated.

Adverse Impact Is Demonstrated When