Emily recommended three of her friends to Jeremy, her supervisor at Flipping Burgers. After hiring all three of Emily's friends, Jeremy realized that all of his employees were multiracial, teenage girls. This is an example of_____.

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This is an example of disparate impact, which occurs when an employment practice appears neutral but disproportionately affects a protected group. In this case, Emily's recommendation of her friends led to a homogenous group of employees who are all teenage girls of different races, potentially excluding other groups from consideration. It is important for employers to be aware of potential disparate impact in their recruiting and hiring practices.

Emily Recommended Three of Her Friends to Jeremy, Her Supervisor