Adverse impact is intentional discrimination that occurs when people are purposely not given the same hiring, promotion, or membership opportunities because of their race, color, sex, age, ethnic group, national origin, or religious beliefs.

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Adverse impact is actually unintentional discrimination that occurs when a neutral employment practice has a disproportionate impact on a protected group. Intentional discrimination is referred to as disparate treatment.

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