Showing posts with label motivating factor standard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motivating factor standard. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

"But for" standard applies to retaliation claims

The Supreme Court has decided retaliation claims under Title VII require proof of "but for" causation establishing a confusing reality for trial judges and jurors making factual findings in cases involving discrimination claims and retaliation claims. Its confusing enough for attorneys. Now a finding of discrimination must be supported by the conclusion discrimination was a "motivating factor" while a finding of retaliation must be supported by a finding it was the "but for" cause for the adverse action.