An appellate court case that found the employer liable for hostile environment sexual harassment is Kunin v. Sears Roebuck & Co. Under this claim, Karen Kunin was sexually harassed by a male employee based upon the abusive and derogatory language that was used. Kunin did not report any abuse to her employer other than to asking if cursing was harassment. The U.S. Court of Appeals found that an employer must investigate and prevent sexual harassment in the mind of reasonable employers. The fact that a host of events occurred to Pollard is an indication of how Teddy's Supplies is liable for sexual harassment. As a result, this can be used to support Pollard's claim against the company. ("Kunin v. Sears Roebuck & Co," 2011)

Do you agree that Pollard was disparately treated? Why or why not? In your answer, define disparate treatment.

Yes, Pollard was disparately treated. This is when...
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