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-A rule that if an employer discharges an employee for an unlawful reason and later discovers miscon-
duct sufficient to justify a lawful discharge, the employee cannot win on a claim for reinstatement.

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The after-acquired evidence doctrine is a rule that allows employers to defend themselves against wrongful discharge claims by proving that they would have fired the employee for legitimate reasons even if they had not been motivated by unlawful discrimination or retaliation. This defense is often raised when an employer discovers evidence of misconduct after terminating an employee for a discriminatory or retaliatory reason. If the employer can show that the employee engaged in misconduct that would have justified termination, the employee cannot prevail on a claim for reinstatement, although they may still be entitled to other remedies such as back pay or compensatory damages.

Matching -A Rule That If an Employer Discharges an Employee for for an Unlawful