Litigation
Mar. 22, 2001
Powerful Persuasion
Most discrimination cases are based on the disparate treatment theory, meaning that the plaintiff claims to have been treated less favorably than others because of the plaintiff's race, sex, national origin, age or other characteristic. The ultimate issue is whether the employer or defendant intentionally discriminated against the plaintiff. The plaintiff must prove "intent" in order to prevail.
Most discrimination cases are based on the disparate treatment theory, meaning that the plaintiff claims to have been treated less favorably than others because of the plaintiff's race, sex, national origin, age or other characteristic. The ultimate issue is whether the...
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