{
  "registry_version": "2026.08.2",
  "data": {
    "title": "Seniority Double Bind",
    "status": "active",
    "evidence_ids": [
      "EVD-002"
    ],
    "content": "# Seniority Double Bind\n\nCandidate is simultaneously rejected as overqualified for junior/mid roles and underqualified (or insufficiently specialized) for staff/leadership roles.\n\n### Trigger Rule\nCandidate observes rejection for overqualification at level N and skill-depth shortfall at level N+1 within the same market cycle.\n\n### What this Establishes\n- Candidate falls into an evaluation boundary gap where compensation/experience expectations mismatch standard job tiers.\n\n### What this Does NOT Establish\n- Does not establish that the candidate lacks market value.\n- Does not establish malice or coordinated collusion between employers.",
    "id": "P-001",
    "type": "pattern",
    "summary": "Candidate is simultaneously rejected as overqualified for junior/mid roles and underqualified (or insufficiently specialized) for staff/leadership roles.",
    "required_artifacts": [
      "A-002",
      "A-013"
    ],
    "compatible_mechanisms": [
      "M-001",
      "M-004",
      "M-017"
    ],
    "trigger_rule": "Candidate observes rejection for overqualification at level N and skill-depth shortfall at level N+1 within the same market cycle.",
    "establishes": [
      "Candidate falls into an evaluation boundary gap where compensation/experience expectations mismatch standard job tiers."
    ],
    "non_inferences": [
      "Does not establish that the candidate lacks market value.",
      "Does not establish malice or coordinated collusion between employers."
    ],
    "interventions": [
      "I-002",
      "I-003"
    ],
    "evidence_level": "supported"
  }
}