Data Protection Company has for a long time hired computer technicians of Asian

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Data Protection Company has for a long time hired computer technicians of Asian descent, but, concerned about the diversity of its workforce, Data Protection has adopted a policy that it will only hire people who have graduated in the top 10% of a local vocational university. Elizabeth, who is a white female of English descent, was in the top 10% of her graduating class from the local vocational university. Benjamin, who is of Asian descent, graduated from the same vocational university and was in the top 12% of his graduating class. Both Elizabeth and Benjamin apply to Data Protection, but only Elizabeth is accepted. Is this an example of an unlawful quota? Why, or why not?

Explanation / Answer

This is not an example of an unlawful quota as "Data Protection has adopted a policy that it will only hire people who have graduated in the top 10%". It's a shame of course but the institution should follow its own rules.

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