[IPAC-List] Easterling v. State of Connecticut, Dept of Correction - Physical Ability Test

[Lance Seberhagen]

On 5/5/11, the U.S. District Court ruled (summary judgment) that the 
State of Connecticut's physical ability test (PAT) for Corrections 
Officer was discriminatory, in violation of Title VII.  The PAT had an 
adverse impact on the basis of sex and was not shown to be job-related 
and consistent with business necessity.  At issue was a timed 1.5 mile 
run, with separate passing scores by sex and age.  The overall passing 
rate for women was 70.6% of the passing rate for men, and the disparity 
was statistically significant.  The State had no evidence of criterion 
validity for the PAT, and separate passing scores by sex and age were 
also improper.  Interesting decision - worth reading.

*Easterling v. CT, Dept of Correction*
http://www.citizen.org/documents/Easterling-v-Dept-Corrections-Order-Granting-Summary-Judgment.pdf

Lance Seberhagen, Ph.D.
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