This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs.
Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.2.1 Race and/or Sex Discrimination Discharge — Failure to PromotIncludingin— - Same Decision Defense The Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.2.1 serves as a guide for jurors in cases involving race and/or sex discrimination discharge and failure to promote claims. This particular instruction focuses on a defense called the "Same Decision Defense," which is relevant when the employer claims that the decision to discharge or not promote an employee was not based on discriminatory factors but instead on legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons. When a plaintiff brings a claim of race and/or sex discrimination discharge or failure to promote, they are asserting that the decision made by the employer was motivated by discriminatory intent or bias. However, the defendant (employer) may present the Same Decision Defense, arguing that the outcome would have been the same regardless of the plaintiff's race or sex. The Same Decision Defense requires the defendant to prove that they would have made the exact same decision, whether it be discharging an employee or denying a promotion, even if the plaintiff belonged to a different race or sex. It is the defendant's burden to establish this defense by a preponderance of the evidence. It is important to note that there may be different types of Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.2.1 Race and/or Sex Discrimination Discharge — Failure to PromotIncludingin— - Same Decision Defense, depending on the specific facts and circumstances of the case. The variations may consider factors like the nature of the job, potential evidence presented, or previous court rulings that may impact the defense's application. In such cases, the jury must carefully evaluate the evidence provided by both parties to determine if the defendant has successfully proven the Same Decision Defense. They must assess whether the employer would have made the same decision, discharge, or denial of promotion, regardless of the plaintiff's race or sex. The burden of proof remains on the defendant, who must convince the jury that discrimination did not play a role in the employment decision. The Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.2.1 Race and/or Sex Discrimination Discharge — Failure to PromotIncludingin— - Same Decision Defense underscores the importance of evaluating cases involving employment discrimination claims with a thorough understanding of the applicable laws, evidence, and potential defenses. It provides clarity for jurors as they consider the complexities of a claim, ensuring a fair and unbiased deliberation process that upholds the principles of justice and equality.
Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.2.1 Race and/or Sex Discrimination Discharge — Failure to PromotIncludingin— - Same Decision Defense The Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.2.1 serves as a guide for jurors in cases involving race and/or sex discrimination discharge and failure to promote claims. This particular instruction focuses on a defense called the "Same Decision Defense," which is relevant when the employer claims that the decision to discharge or not promote an employee was not based on discriminatory factors but instead on legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons. When a plaintiff brings a claim of race and/or sex discrimination discharge or failure to promote, they are asserting that the decision made by the employer was motivated by discriminatory intent or bias. However, the defendant (employer) may present the Same Decision Defense, arguing that the outcome would have been the same regardless of the plaintiff's race or sex. The Same Decision Defense requires the defendant to prove that they would have made the exact same decision, whether it be discharging an employee or denying a promotion, even if the plaintiff belonged to a different race or sex. It is the defendant's burden to establish this defense by a preponderance of the evidence. It is important to note that there may be different types of Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.2.1 Race and/or Sex Discrimination Discharge — Failure to PromotIncludingin— - Same Decision Defense, depending on the specific facts and circumstances of the case. The variations may consider factors like the nature of the job, potential evidence presented, or previous court rulings that may impact the defense's application. In such cases, the jury must carefully evaluate the evidence provided by both parties to determine if the defendant has successfully proven the Same Decision Defense. They must assess whether the employer would have made the same decision, discharge, or denial of promotion, regardless of the plaintiff's race or sex. The burden of proof remains on the defendant, who must convince the jury that discrimination did not play a role in the employment decision. The Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.2.1 Race and/or Sex Discrimination Discharge — Failure to PromotIncludingin— - Same Decision Defense underscores the importance of evaluating cases involving employment discrimination claims with a thorough understanding of the applicable laws, evidence, and potential defenses. It provides clarity for jurors as they consider the complexities of a claim, ensuring a fair and unbiased deliberation process that upholds the principles of justice and equality.