If a plaintiff, who has filed a Title VII case, proves a prima facie case of discrimination, the burden is on the defendant to present evidence that the claim is untrue or that there is a legitimate reason for the action taken.

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This is known as the burden-shifting framework or McDonnell Douglas test, where the burden of proof shifts from the plaintiff to the defendant once a prima facie case of discrimination is established. The defendant must provide evidence to refute the claim or show a non-discriminatory reason for their actions.

If a Plaintiff, Who Has Filed a Title VII Case