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- What is the 4 5 rule in HR?
- What is an example of a disparate impact?
- How might you change your selection process to ensure disparate impact isn t occurring at your organization?
What is the 4 5 rule in HR?
Measuring Adverse Impact: The Four-Fifths Rule
The Four-Fifths rule states that if the selection rate for a certain group is less than 80 percent of that of the group with the highest selection rate, there is adverse impact on that group.
What is an example of a disparate impact?
A common and simple example of “disparate impact” discrimination is when an employer has a policy that it will only hire individuals who are a certain minimum height or who can lift a certain minimum weight. Courts have found height restrictions disproportionately impact women and certain races.
How might you change your selection process to ensure disparate impact isn t occurring at your organization?
The key to avoiding disparate discrimination is to treat all candidates equally. If you ask something of one candidate, make sure you ask the same of the others. Don't require pre-employment testing, proof of certifications or examples of experience from one candidate without asking it from all.
