disparate treatment

The practice, esp. in employment, of intentionally dealing with persons differently because of their race, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

• To succeed on a disparate-treatment claim, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant acted with discriminatory intent or motive. [Cases: Civil Rights 1033, 1138. C.J.S. Civil Rights §§ 18, 20, 23–24, 34, 39–40.]


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