# Disparate Impact Claim

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8w3GX28sJ3Cr8KL33yvrYn

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Unintentional Discrimination

**Alternative Labels:**

- Adverse Impact
- Differential Impact

## Definition

Disparate Impact refers to a situation where a seemingly neutral employment or legal policy, rule, or practice has a disproportionately adverse effect on a specific group defined by race, gender, age, or other protected characteristic. While the policy may not be intentionally discriminatory, the end result creates inequality, often prompting legal scrutiny.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8UnJ8s91KxQbW7GpGgIhsP

**Deprecated:** False