Sanford Gender Discrimination Attorney

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The Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act prohibit employers in Florida against discriminating on the basis of gender. Consequently employers cannot use sex or gender as a basis for determinations regarding wages, hiring policies, or promotion policies. They are also required to make sure that the working environment is neither hostile to a certain gender nor overtly sexual.

What Must be Proven in a Discrimination Claim?

Under the Equal Pay act, discrimination can be proven if men and women both work in the same place, do the same job, but are nonetheless paid differently. Employers in Sanford may also be held liable in a discrimination claim if their hiring and promotion policies favor one gender, or if the they take retaliatory action against a worker who files a complaint against their employer.

When is Sexual Harassment Prohibited?

All unwelcome sexual behavior directed at the victim, including physical or verbal acts, is considered to be sexual harassment. Employers in Sanford may also be liable for the behavior, even when the conduct was done by an employee's co-worker.

If the employer permits conduct to create an overly sexual work environment, they may be held liable for sexual harassment in Florida. It is normally somewhat hard to prove gender discrimination if you don't have an attorney, because certain aspects such as proving intent can be complex. Pursuing a claim also involves following procedures, many of which can be detailed.

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Life in Sanford

Sanford is a city in Seminole County, Florida with an approximate population of 50,998.

Some popular attractions include the Central Florida Zoological Park, the Museum of Seminole County History, and City of Sanford Museum. Other known spots are the Delta Connection Academy and Ligonier Ministries.

Sanford is known as an area focused on agriculture and tourism, via its resorts. The resorts are popular because Sanford is located alongside Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River.

Sanford is filled with law firms that practice in many areas of law. Most attorneys are well-known in the Sanford region, and therefore the focus is on provide personalized legal services.

Some famous residents of Sanford include Jeff Blake, Tim Raines Jr., Rickie Weeks, David Eckstein and Lee Corso.

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