Illegal discrimination against an entire protected group is called:

A) nationalized discrimination
B) universal discrimination
C) differentiated selection and placement
D) adverse impact
E) disparate treatment

Adverse Impact

A concept in employment law referring to employment practices that appear neutral but have a discriminatory effect on a protected group.

Disparate Treatment

A form of discrimination in which individuals are treated differently based on prohibited factors such as race, age, or gender.

Protected Group

Individuals who are legally protected from discrimination based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion, and disability.