An employer had a policy requiring that anyone who works in a security capacity be 6 feet 2 inches and weigh at least 200 pounds. The policy applied across the board to anyone applying for the job. Statistically, women as a group are not as likely as men to meet this requirement because most are shorter and lighter. Samantha's job application was rejected due to her height. Samantha is most likely to file a suit against the employer on the basis of ___.

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With disparate impact, the employee must show that an employment policy that is neutral on its face has a harsher impact on a group protected by the law.

An Employer Had a Policy Requiring That Anyone Who Works