Ruling «Pellicori v. CPACF»: Dynamic Burden of Proof in Workplace Discrimination

Conti Labor Lawyers presents the case brief and legal analysis of Ruling «Pellicori v. CPACF»: Dynamic Burden of Proof in Workplace Discrimination, a landmark precedent shaping Argentine employment litigation before the National Labor Appeals Court (CNAT) and the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJN).

1. Case Summary and Legal Doctrine

Establece que si el trabajador aporta indicios serios y concordantes de un acto discriminatorio (gremial, por salud o género), se invierte la carga probatoria y es el empleador quien debe demostrar una causa objetiva, razonable y ajena a la discriminación.

This milestone ruling establishes clear guidelines governing statutory workers' protections, evidentiary thresholds, and judicial compensation standards.

2. Core Legal Holdings

• Constitutional Labor Guarantee (Art. 14 bis): Full enforcement of constitutional safeguards against arbitrary employer conduct.
• Evidentiary Standards: Objective evidentiary rules supporting injured or wrongfully dismissed workers.
• Full Recovery: Elimination of confiscatory statutory caps and preservation of real wage values.

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