Disparate-impact discrimination occurs when a protected class is adversely affected by the practice or procedure of an employer who intended that result.

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Disparate-impact discrimination occurs when a protected class is adversely affected by an employer's practice or procedure, even if there was no intent to discriminate. It focuses on the effects of the practices, not the employer's intentions.

Disparate-Impact Discrimination Occurs When a Protected Class Is Adversely Affected