The key element in disparate treatment is discriminatory intent. In this context, that means that:
A)the decision-maker made the decision with intent to harm
B)the decision-maker made the decision with intent to break the law
C)the decision-maker made the decision in whole or in part based on the protected class characteristic of the employee
D)the decision-maker made the decision with personal animus

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Disparate treatment involves making employment decisions based on an individual's protected characteristics (such as race, gender, age, etc.), rather than their qualifications or performance. This means the decision was influenced, in whole or in part, by the individual's membership in a protected class, rather than an intent to harm, break the law, or personal animus.

The Key Element in Disparate Treatment Is Discriminatory Intent