Your Workplace Rights
Welcome to "Your Workplace Rights" by Quinn Patton, LC, a trusted employment law firm serving Maryland and Washington, D.C. This podcast is your go-to resource for understanding the complex world of employment law, whether you're a federal employee, private-sector worker, or just curious about your rights in the workplace.
Join us as we break down real-world legal issues, from wrongful termination and discrimination to navigating agency EEO processes and tackling workplace retaliation. With advice and insights from experienced attorneys, we’ll empower you to protect your lifestyle, dignity, and future.
Tune in to stay informed, make confident decisions, and understand how the law can work for you!
Your Workplace Rights
Decoding Discrimination: What McDonnell Douglas Can’t Say Out Loud
What do you do when you know you were fired for who you are—but there's no proof, just pattern? In this episode, we take you inside the McDonnell Douglas burden-shifting framework, the legal spine behind most discrimination cases in America.
Through the fictional (but all-too-real) stories of Vanessa, Darryl, and Ayesha, we unpack how the law tries—and often fails—to measure intent. We explore the three steps that plaintiffs must climb: showing a prima facie case, responding to the employer’s so-called “legitimate reason,” and finally proving pretext. It’s legal theory with a human face.
If you’ve ever felt gaslit by an institution or wondered why some stories never make it to trial, this episode is for you.
🎧 Tune in and hear why justice is often less about the facts and more about what survives procedure.
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Quinn Patton, LC
Employment & Civil Rights Litigators
www.quinnpatton.com