Definitions

Designation of responsibility means assigning an official of the organization with the responsibility and accountability for implementation of the AAP.

Unlawfully using race, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status as a basis to refuse to hire, promote, compensate, or to otherwise deprive an employee or application of employment opportunities.

Disparate Impact (adverse Impact) occurs when the employer’s apparently neutral employment practices have a significantly disparate (adverse) impact on a protected group and the employer has not shown the practice to be job—related or consistent with business necessity.

Disparate treatment occurs when the employer intentionally treats some individual(s) less favorably than others because of their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status.