To prove disparate impact in court, a plaintiff in a discrimination lawsuit must show an employer's intent.

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Celeste Blackwell

15 June, 17:52

To prove disparate impact in court, a plaintiff in a discrimination lawsuit must show an employer's intent.

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Jamir Coleman · Answer 1

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Explanation:An important distinction between disparate treatment and disparate impact is the role of the employer's intent. Proving disparate treatment in court requires showing that the employer intended the disparate treatment, but a plaintiff need not show intent in the case of disparate impact. It is enough to show that the result of the treatment was unequal.