Psychology
Unique Defenses in Unlawful Termination & Wrongful Dismissal Suits
Quick fact
Under the after-acquired evidence doctrine, if an employer discovers misconduct that would have justified termination before the unlawful firing, it can cut off back pay from the date of discovery and bar front pay entirely, even when the firing was discriminatory.
Why this is interesting
You might think that once an employee proves they were fired for an illegal reason, the employer must pay full damages. But clever legal defenses—some based on facts learned after the firing—can dramatically reduce or even eliminate that liability.