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Burden of Proof
Now that a claim has been presented to the EEOC in regards to discrimination against Mr. Doe, the initial obligation to show “burden of proof” that the ZYX Corporation intended to discriminate lies with Mr. ... Mary’s Honor Center, (1993), a precedent was set that the plaintiff or charging party be required to demonstrate additional proof (beyond mere pretext) of discriminatory intent.
Throughout this analysis, there are two "burdens" to be applied, the burden of proof and the burden of production. The burden of proof is the burden of proving the act of discrimination and this burden always rests with the charging party. ... Doe has met his initial burden of establishing a prima facie case, a presumption of discrimination is created. The burden of production then shifts to the ZYX Corporation to articulate a nondiscriminatory reason for the action taken. ... Doe will have the “burden of proof” by having to prove direct discrimination, or that he was treated differently on the grounds of his sex.
Approximate Word count = 770
Approximate Pages = 3.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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