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

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No inference of unlawful motivation may be drawn from notice that failed to provide any reasons for decision to terminate substitute teacher’s employment; evidence did not establish employer gave inconsistent justifications for its actions. Failure to include a reason for removal of employee did not support inference of unlawful motive in the absence of evidence that employer was required by law, policy, or past practice to give employee a specific reason.