Darlene Jespersen used to work in a sports bar.Despite being nominated by her manager for a promotion for her outstanding performance,the nomination was rejected,and a male coworker was awarded the promotion.Subsequently,Darlene's manager informed her that she was not promoted because the post requires working extra hours,and the management considered that to be a difficult task for a female employee.This is an example of _____.

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This situation is an example of disparate treatment, which occurs when an employer treats an individual or a group of individuals differently because of their protected characteristic, such as gender. Darlene was not promoted because of her gender, which is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Darlene Jespersen Used to Work in a Sports Bar