Stacy is uncomfortable at work because the office is poorly lit and her male colleagues occasionally make lewd remarks. In the context of employment legislation, this scenario best illustrates _____.
A) disparate treatment
B) a hostile work environment
C) a cognitive bias
D) adverse impact

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A hostile work environment refers to a workplace where an employee is subjected to frequent or severe discriminatory behavior that makes it difficult for them to perform their job. The poorly lit office and lewd remarks from male colleagues create a hostile work environment for Stacy.

Stacy Is Uncomfortable at Work Because the Office Is Poorly