In a pretext discrimination case, the employer puts forth only the legitimate business reason, but the complainant asserts that the legitimate reason is the false cause for the action.

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In a pretext discrimination case, the employer may put forth a legitimate business reason for their action, but the complaining employee asserts that the stated reason is false and that the real reason is discrimination. The burden of proof then shifts to the employer to show that the stated reason is indeed the true reason for the action taken.

In a Pretext Discrimination Case, the Employer Puts Forth Only