EMPLOYER DISCRIMINATION; EVIDENCE OF UNLAWFUL MOTIVATION; NEXUS – No reason or Inconsistent Reasons Given; Shifting Justifications

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504.00000 – EMPLOYER DISCRIMINATION; EVIDENCE OF UNLAWFUL MOTIVATION; NEXUS
504.07000 – No reason or Inconsistent Reasons Given; Shifting Justifications

District targeted for layoff “Programmer III” positions but not “Lead Programmer III” positions on the grounds that the two positions perform different duties. Allegation that both positions in fact perform identical functions established that District’s justification was false and supported a finding of nexus.