Minnesota HF2182 amends the definition of disparate impact cases in employment discrimination.

Minnesota HF2182 modifies the legal standard for disparate impact cases in employment discrimination. It requires employers to justify practices that have a statistically significant adverse impact on protected classes by demonstrating the practice is job-related or significantly furthers an important purpose. The charging party can then show an alternative practice with a lesser adverse impact. This change affects employers and employees in Minnesota.

Minnesota HF2182 amends the definition of disparate impact cases in employment discrimination.

Minnesota HF2182 modifies the legal standard for disparate impact cases in employment discrimination. It requires employers to justify practices that have a statistically significant adverse impact on protected classes by demonstrating the practice is job-related or significantly furthers an important purpose. The charging party can then show an alternative practice with a lesser adverse impact. This change affects employers and employees in Minnesota.