If a firm gives all international assignments to people without disabilities, assuming they will therefore not require special accommodations, which type of workplace discrimination has occurred?

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There are two types of workplace discrimination: adverse impact and disparate treatment. Disparate treatment results when employees from protected groups (such as individuals with disabilities) are intentionally treated differently. An example would be making a decision to give all international assignments to people with no disabilities because of the assumption that they won't need any special accommodations related to travel.

If a Firm Gives All International Assignments to People Without