Practice question
An employer defends a policy with discriminatory effects solely by showing that its authors never used the word women and denied bad intentions. The effect and rights impairment are otherwise established. Which analysis follows RA9710?
- Purpose is not the sole route; the statutory effect inquiry cannot be omitted
- Only an express admission can support any discrimination finding
- Neutral vocabulary conclusively validates every effect
- The employer may erase the effect limb by policy
- Written policies are outside the Act
Legal references
- RA9710 Section4 discrimination, substantive equality and temporary special measures: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9710_2009.html
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