 Imagine you've diligently worked to meet or exceed your sales targets and are counting on the commission you've earned according to your signed agreement. Then suddenly, your employer says there's a "mistake" in the agreement, or that you’re misinterpreting it, and you're going to be paid less. Can they really do that?
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 A recent Ninth Circuit decision, Lui v. DeJoy, sheds important light on the oft-confusing application of the McDonnell Douglas burden-shifting framework in Title VII discrimination cases. In a significant clarification, the court reiterated that an employee can satisfy the fourth element of the prima facie case under McDonnell Douglas simply by showing that they were replaced by someone outside their protected class—dispelling the notion that they must also demonstrate that the replacement was "similarly situated."
 At NorCal Advocates, we understand that seeking help for alcohol or drug addiction is a deeply personal and often difficult decision. Many individuals struggling with substance use worry about how entering treatment will impact their job, leading them to delay or avoid getting the help they need. If this sounds like you, know that California and Federal law provides certain protections to help you seek the care you need while maintaining your employment
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