However, Target claimed legitimate business reasons for the transfers. Darnell presented no evidence that others were transferred less often or that Target's reasons for the transfers were in any way invalid. Darnell also claims that he was excluded from a special program for Target managers called JET, which stands for job enhancement training. However, Target demon- strated that to be eligible for this program a manager must have a minimum performance rating of 64. Darnell's rating never exceeded 59.
Target uses letter grades to characterize ranges of the numerical performance score.
However, this notation is irrelevant because the numerical score on the same page is obviously within the merely satisfactory range. Darnell was never qualified for the JET program. Last, and most importantly, Darnell claims that he was treated in a demeaning manner by store manager Brenda Hickman. Target acknowledged that Hickman's performance as a supervisor was less than perfect, due to her harsh personality. The only evidence which Darnell has that he was treated badly by his employer is his poor relationship with Hickman.