A defendant (employer) in a disparate treatment employment discrimination lawsuit must offer proof that the decision to not hire or not promote the plaintiff (employee) was justified based on which of the following reasons?

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The correct answer is A. According to the legal doctrine of McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, a defendant (employer) in a disparate treatment employment discrimination lawsuit can offer proof that the decision to not hire or not promote the plaintiff (employee) was justified if they can show a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason for their decision. This means that the defendant must prove that they made the decision based on factors other than the plaintiff's protected class status, such as their qualifications or job performance. Cultural norms, pretext, and prima facie reasons are not sufficient justifications for discrimination.

A Defendant (Employer) in a Disparate Treatment Employment Discrimination Lawsuit