Adverse impact refers to the disproportionately negative effect
A) Of disciplining a troublesome employee.
B) Of firing an employee without cause.
C) Of an employment practice upon a protected group.
D) On workers forced to work with chemical abusers.
E) Of being forced to hire based on quotas.

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One common reason employers are sued is adverse impact, which occurs when a seemingly neutral employment practice has a disproportionately negative effect on a group protected by the Civil Rights Act.

Adverse Impact Refers to the Disproportionately Negative Effect