415.9 Burden of Proof on Preliminary Issue If the greater weight of the evidence does not support (claimant)'s claim on this issue, that [describe alleged conduct] was an adverse employment action, then [your verdict on the claim of (claimant)] should be for (defendant).] [your decision on that issue should be for (defendant).] However, if the greater weight of the evidence supports the claim of (claimant) on this issue, that [describe the alleged conduct] was an adverse employment action, your decision on that issue should be for (claimant). You shall then decide the other issues on (claimant)'s claim. * See Notes for Use