The “Disparate” Dilemma in Employment Discrimination Litigation
Transcript Matt Camardella Principal, Long Island Welcome to the latest installment of the We get work® podcast. My name is Matt Camardella, and I am a principal in the Long Island office of Jackson Lewis. Joining me today is my partner and colleague, Monica Khetarpal, who is in the firm’s Chicago office. Today, we are going to discuss the disparate impact theory of employment discrimination and recent developments that may affect the way organizations view their risk of such claims. Monica, I have some great news to share. Employers can no longer be sued for disparate impact. Isn't that great? Monica Khetarpal Principal, Chicago Well, that would be great, but not so fast, Matt. It wasn't that employers can no longer be sued. It's just that the EEOC has announced that they've declined to pursue disparate impact claims. It's a little bit different. Do you want to take a minute to explain what disparate impact is and why it's important? Camardella Happy to. Un...