Opinion ID: 31538
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: proffered legitimate reason for discharge

Text: 23 Gap proffers that Laxton repeatedly violated store policy and alienated those who worked for her, the cumulative effect of which justified her termination. (Appellee's Brief, at 10.) The conduct occurred over a six-week period from July 8, 1999 to August 17, 1999. First, Gap cites the store-closing incident that took place on July 8. Second, Gap cites the violations listed in the Final Written Warning — the back door exit, the walkie-talkie incident, the sick day, and the bank robber. Third, Gap cites the complaints of assistant managers, primarily those reported by Inglis. Fourth, and finally, Gap cites the alleged violations of store policy identified by Inglis and Licona — the pizza money, tech vests, and lunch breaks. Gap asserts that Laxton's multiple violations were too much, too soon. ( Id. at 26.)