Reference · Glossary
Adverse impact
When a **neutral-looking hiring practice** disproportionately excludes protected groups — often measured statistically.
#When to use
Compliance reviews of AI screening, structured interviews, and scored assessments.
#When not to
Ignoring small sample sizes — still document methodology and seek legal guidance when scaling.
#Example
Automated resume filter rejects 40% more candidates from one demographic group — trigger human audit and pause automation.