In the absence of a discriminatory intent, virtually any seniority system is likely to be bona fide, even if it causes adverse impact.

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This statement is true because under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a seniority system that is established and applied in a nondiscriminatory manner is considered bona fide even if it has an adverse impact on a protected group. However, if a seniority system was created with the intent to discriminate, it would not be considered bona fide and could be challenged as discriminatory.

In the Absence of a Discriminatory Intent, Virtually Any Seniority