How does an employee prove an employment discrimination claim?

Employees in Tennessee can prove an employment discrimination claim by showing that their employer treated them differently from other employees based on a protected characteristic. This characteristic might be their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. To establish a claim of employment discrimination, the employee should gather evidence to show a pattern of discriminatory behavior. This can include emails, written communication, and/or records that show the difference between how they were treated versus other employees. They might also need to provide evidence of the qualifications they have compared to the other employees, so that it can be determined if they were treated differently for their protected characteristic and not due to their qualifications. The employee can also provide evidence of witness statements. This could include statements from other employees or supervisors that could testify that unequal treatment was endured by the employee due to their protected characteristics. Finally, depending on the situation, the employee might need to provide evidence of complicated and inconspicuous procedures to show that they were wrongfully terminated or demoted. The employee should bring forth all of the evidence they can find to support their claim. When an employee believes they have been treated unfairly due to their protected characteristics, they may be able to file a claim of employment discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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