The phrase "a class of individual" is not correct in standard written English.
It should be "a class of individuals" to refer to a group of people.
Example: "In sociology, we often study a class of individuals who share similar socioeconomic backgrounds."
Alternatives: "a group of individuals" or "a category of people".
Discrimination against a class of individuals, merely because of the nature of their employment, without more being shown, is constitutionally impermissible.
Agents of governments, employers, families, professionals, and institutions often apply the harm principle to justify paternalism on the ground that an individual, or a class of individuals, lacks the capability for effective self-management in some essential aspect of life.
"My deep concern is that there's a class of individuals who are just going to fall through the cracks, and I feel badly for them, and we'll probably never know who they are," he said.
The Court rejected such a 'conclusive presumption' approach, noting that 'States may not casually deprive a class of individuals of the vote because of some remote administrative benefit to the State.' 380 U.S., at 96, 85 S.Ct., at 780.
But, owing to the exceptionally high turnover rate at my job, and the nature of the job itself, I have dealt with more than most people have, and for that reason I believe it is not misleading to say that I am of a class of individuals who were once termed wise old men.
Reagan got it right in his signing statement when he said: "The legalization provisions in this act will go far to improve the lives of a class of individuals who now must hide in the shadows, without access to many of the benefits of a free and open society". Emerging from the shadows and enjoying the fruits of American society is assimilation in action.
Russell took this as strong evidence that a class of individuals could not itself be considered an individual.
All of this is compatible with the existence of a class of individuals who lack qualifications for any positions whatsoever.
These subjects were more likely to be growth restricted at birth than a class of individuals with typical size and blood flow.
It is not designed to provide general antitrust (or other immunity) to a class of individuals and groups in all employment-related matters.
