Mcdonnell Douglas Test Law and Legal Definition
Mcdonnell Douglas test refers to a legal principle requiring a plaintiff (employee) to prove with evidence of employment- discrimination. The test also requires a defendant (employer) to prove with evidence showing that the employment action complained was taken for nondiscriminatory reasons. This test was evolved from the Supreme Court case, McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 (U.S. 1973). Mcdonnell Douglas test requires the following conditions to be satisfied:
1.The plaintiff (employee) must establish a prima facie case of discrimination;
2.The defendant (employer) must produce evidence of a legitimate non-discriminatory reason for its actions. If this occurs, then the presumption of discrimination becomes invalid;
3.The plaintiff (employee) must present facts to show an inference of discrimination.
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