The initial burden of proof in discrimination claims lies ________.
A) with the defendant
B) with the court
C) equally with the court and the federal agency
D) with the plaintiff

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The initial burden of proof in discrimination claims lies with the plaintiff, who must provide evidence that discrimination has occurred. Once the plaintiff has met this burden of proof, the burden then shifts to the defendant to provide evidence to refute the claims.

The Initial Burden of Proof in Discrimination Claims Lies ________