This court case ruled that an employer's requirement of a high school education and two standardized written tests for a position disqualified a higher percentage of blacks than whites:

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Griggs v. Duke Power Company was a landmark case in which the Supreme Court ruled that the employer's requirements, which were not shown to be job-related and disproportionately disqualified African American applicants, violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This case established the principle of disparate impact under Title VII, making it clear that employment practices must be related to the job and necessary for the business operation.

This Court Case Ruled That an Employer's Requirement of a High