What is the burden of proving that discrimination was a substantial motivating factor in the termination of a plaintiff's employment?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Kull v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Case No.: 18cv933 JM (JLB) (S.D. Cal. 2019):

The burden thus shifts to Plaintiff to demonstrate that discrimination was a substantial motivating factor in his termination. Harris v. City of Santa Monica, 56 Cal.

Page 10

Other Questions


What is the employer's burden of proving a protected characteristic was a motivating factor in terminating an employee? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the burden of proving that an employer discriminated against a plaintiff in a workplace discrimination case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a plaintiff have to prove that he was terminated "as a result of having taken a action opposing discrimination" against his employer? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the burden of proving that an employer's reason was a pretext for discrimination in an employment action? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the initial burden of proving that protected conduct was a substantial or motivating factor in a prison officials' disciplinary decision? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the burden of proving a previous employer discriminated against applicants who reapply for employment? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the initial burden of proving that Defendant substantially burdened the exercise of his religious beliefs? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does plaintiff have the burden of proving that defendants had an Invidiously discriminating animus? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the employer's burden in determining whether to discriminate against a plaintiff? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the burden of proving that a state statute or municipal ordinance discriminates against or places some burden on interstate commerce? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.