A violation of the _____ used by the courts and federal agencies to determine whether there is evidence of adverse impact occurs when the members of a particular race, sex, or ethnic group are unintentionally harmed or disadvantaged because they are hired, promoted, or trained (or any other employment decision) at substantially lower rates than others.

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The 80 percent rule, also known as the four-fifths rule, is commonly used by the courts and federal agencies to determine evidence of adverse impact in employment decisions. This rule states that if members of a protected group (race, sex, ethnicity, etc.) are hired, promoted, or trained at a rate less than 80% of the rate of another group, then adverse impact may be present. Violation of this rule indicates unintentional harm or disadvantage to the protected group, which may lead to discrimination claims.

A Violation of the _____ Used by the Courts and Federal