What legal defense can an employer use when charged with using a pre-employment test that creates adverse impact?
A) Evidence that the test identifies those who are better able to do the job than others
B) Evidence that the employer sought out minorities
C) Evidence that the employer treated all employees the same
D) Evidence that the test included goals for underused groups
E) Evidence that the test identified how hiring goals will be met
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Employment requirements such as test scores and other qualifications are legally defined as having an adverse impact on minorities and women when such individuals meet or pass the requirement at a rate less than 80 percent of the rate of majority group members. Criteria that have an adverse impact on protected groups can be used only when there is solid evidence that they effectively identify individuals who are better able than others to do the job.
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