No adverse impact exists if members of a protected class represent a significantly smaller percentage of the organization's workforce than the percentage found in the population of the surrounding community.

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This statement is false. Disproportionate representation of a protected class in an organization's workforce compared to the population of the surrounding community could still indicate discrimination or barriers to equal employment opportunities. It is necessary to analyze the causes of under-representation and take action to address them.

No Adverse Impact Exists If Members of a Protected Class