adverse impact

the deleterious effect that certain hiring procedures or selection criteria may have on the employment chances of those in a protected class. For example, testing for competence in written English might have an adverse impact on recent immigrants; such testing should therefore be avoided unless this skill is a bona fide occupational qualification. Also called disparate impact. See also Griggs v. Duke Power Co.griggs-v-duke-power-co; Uniform Guidelines for Employee Selection Procedures.

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Psychology term of the day

January 22nd 2025

therapeutic group

a group of individuals who meet under the leadership of a therapist for the express purpose of working together to improve the mental and emotional health of the members.