This kind of discrimination occurs when an employer or co-worker specifically targets an individual because of one or more of their protected characteristics. In addition, Clark prohibits intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination, including filing charges against an individual for code of conduct violations.One example of disparate treatment discrimination is if a Christian supervisor finds out that you are a Muslim and begins to cut your hours so you will quit. Vasser College sued for pay discrimination against women. This and more in this month's roundup of cases impacting the world of labor and employment law. The employer would dismiss anyone, disabled or not, who was off work for this length of time. Discrimination in the Military. The biopsychosocial model of discrimination (Clark et al. One example of disparate treatment discrimination is if a Christian supervisor finds out that you are a Muslim and begins to cut your hours so you will quit. Discrimination in the Military.