Lack of discrimination intent is sufficient defense in a court case of disparate treatment discrimination in selection.

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In a disparate treatment discrimination case, the focus is on whether the employer intentionally discriminated against the employee or job applicant based on a protected characteristic. Lack of intent to discriminate does not serve as a defense if the employer's actions can be directly linked to discriminatory treatment.

Lack of Discrimination Intent Is Sufficient Defense in a Court