The Maricopa Arizona Jury Instruction 1.2.1 Race and Sex Discrimination Discharge — Failure to PromotIncludingin— - Same Decision Defense provides guidance and legal information for cases involving allegations of racial or gender discrimination leading to discharge or failure to promote. This instruction is used in the Maricopa County court system to help juries make informed decisions in these cases. In a lawsuit where an employee claims that they were discharged or not promoted due to their race or sex, the Maricopa Arizona Jury Instruction 1.2.1 Race and Sex Discrimination Discharge — Failure to PromotIncludingin— - Same Decision Defense outlines the legal framework and considerations that need to be taken into account. The instruction recognizes that intentional race or sex discrimination in employment decisions is prohibited by law, and the burden of proof rests on the plaintiff to demonstrate that they were subject to adverse employment actions based on their race or sex. The instruction further explains that to prevail in their case, the plaintiff must establish that their race or sex was a factor in the employer's decision. One aspect discussed in this instruction is the "Same Decision Defense." This defense refers to the employer's argument that even if the plaintiff's race or sex was a factor in the decision, they would have made the same decision regardless of the employee's race or sex. In other words, the employer argues that they had a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason for their decision, and that the outcome would have been the same even without considering race or sex. It is important to note that there may be variations or different types of Maricopa Arizona Jury Instruction 1.2.1 Race and Sex Discrimination Discharge — Failure to PromotIncludingin— - Same Decision Defense. Some potential variations may include different subsections or specific instructions tailored to the particular circumstances of the case at hand. However, without more information on specific variations, it is difficult to provide details on them. Overall, the Maricopa Arizona Jury Instruction 1.2.1 Race and Sex Discrimination Discharge — Failure to PromotIncludingin— - Same Decision Defense is a crucial tool to ensure fairness and adherence to anti-discrimination laws in cases of race and sex discrimination in employment decisions in Maricopa County courts.