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Four-Fifths Rule
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Summary
The
Four-Fifths Rule
is a guideline used in
Employment Law
to assess whether there is evidence of
Adverse Impact
in
Hiring Practices
, suggesting
Potential discrimination
if the
Hiring rate
for a
Protected group
is less than 80% of the rate for the
Majority group
. It serves as a preliminary check rather than a definitive legal standard, prompting further investigation into the causes of disparity.
Concepts
Adverse Impact
Disparate Impact
Equal Employment Opportunity
Employment Discrimination
Protected Class
Statistical Significance
Affirmative Action
Title VII Of The Civil Rights Act
Adverse Impact Analysis
Selection Rate
Relevant Degrees
Labor Market 67%
Human Relations in the Enterprise 33%
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