Douglas Corp. V. Green In 1973

The case I chose is McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green in 1973. The issue in this case was whether the employer had discriminated against a Black employee by denying him a promotion and after firing him. The Court proved a burden-shifting framework in this case, where the employee must first set up a prima facie case of discrimination, after which the burden shifts to the employer to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for their actions. This case highlighted the importance of protecting employees from discrimination in the workplace and the need for employers to have valid justifications for their decisions. The outcome was in favor of the employee, with the Supreme Court showing the McDonnell Douglas framework for proving discrimination

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