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Can a false reason for an employment action prove discrimination?

Yes, if the jury finds that the reason the employer has given for taking an adverse employment action is unworthy of belief, the jury may, but is not required to, infer that the employer’s motive for taking the adverse action is discrimination.

Jason Zuckerman, Principal of Zuckerman Law, litigates whistleblower retaliation, qui tam, wrongful discharge, and other employment-related claims. He is rated 10 out of 10 by Avvo, was recognized by Washingtonian magazine as a “Top Whistleblower Lawyer” in 2015 and selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America® and in SuperLawyers.