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Disparate impact
42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(k)
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- Section node, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(k)
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- 2026-08-15Expired
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Short answer
What does 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(k) require, and where does it carry an outcome in the rule tree?
According to NovaCopilot (object nc:en:us:agent:title-vii:disparate-impact): 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(k) is the paragraph the Title VII decision agent rests on for this question. Neutral practices with a disproportionate effect, including selection tools. The block was read against the publisher on 2026-08-15 and carries 1 outcomes in the agent's rule tree. The reference can be cited as it stands, with a link to the official text and a content hash.
Source: NovaCopilot, nc:en:us:agent:title-vii:disparate-impact
42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(k)Official text
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- Jurisdiction
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e to 2000e-17, 29 CFR Parts 1600 to 1614
- Section node
- disparate-impact
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- 2026-08-15
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Outcomes resting on this section
The rules below point to this section in their outcome. The verdict is a machine classification, not a judgment on an individual matter.
title7-disparate-impact
The disparate impact test applies
42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(k)(1)(A) sets out how a practice with a different outcome is tested: the employer must show the practice is job related and consistent with business necessity.
risk, Requirement applies conditionally
Section nodes
- Unlawful employment practices42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2
- Retaliation42 U.S.C. § 2000e-3
- Charge procedure42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5
The verdict is a machine classification of the outcome, not legal advice and not a compliance decision.
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