Which of the following is a characteristic of adverse impact?
A) Neutral actions
B) Prejudiced actions
C) Unequal treatment
D) Direct discrimination

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Adverse impact refers to neutral employment practices that have a disproportionately negative effect on a particular protected group. This can occur without any intention to discriminate, but still results in unequal treatment. Prejudiced actions (B) and direct discrimination (D) involve intentional discriminatory practices, whereas adverse impact (C) can occur unintentionally.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Adverse Impact