Ending Disparate Impact Claims in Employment and Housing
This bill aims to eliminate the ability to file lawsuits based on 'disparate impact,' which refers to practices that are not intentionally discriminatory but have a disproportionate effect on certain groups, in both employment and housing. This means it will be harder to prove discrimination without evidence of intentional action, even if seemingly neutral practices harm specific groups. This will change how individuals seek justice for suspected unequal treatment.
Key points
You will no longer be able to sue employers for practices that are not intentionally discriminatory but have a disproportionate effect on certain groups, such as in hiring processes.
You will no longer be able to sue property owners for housing practices that are not intentionally discriminatory but have a disproportionate effect on certain groups, such as in access to housing.
Key regulations that previously allowed for disparate impact claims will be nullified.
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