Question 5(1 point)

ABC Company has a policy that requires all individuals who work within its steel manufacturing department to be at least 6 feet tall and weigh at least 175 pounds. It believes these individuals are more likely to be able to lift the equipment used in the department, some of which weighs 50 pounds. If a plaintiff filed suit based on this set of facts, would a disparate impact analysis be appropriate?

Question 5 options:

a)

No, since ABC's policy only affects women

b)

No, since ABC's policy is facially neutral

c)

Yes, since ABC's policy is facially discriminatory

d)

Yes, since ABC's policy is facially neutral