Bolingbrook Gender Discrimination Attorney

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The Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act prohibit employers in Illinois against discriminating on the basis of gender. As such, employers can not use make any determinations based on gender in any areas such as wage amounts, hiring, and promotion requirements. They also must ensure that working environments are not hostile or biased towards a certain gender, and that it is not of an overtly sexual atmosphere.

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 still paid differently. A discrimination claim may also succeed when employers in Bolingbrook hire only one particular gender, issues promotions based on gender, or retaliates against persons who seek relief for employer misconduct.

When is Sexual Harassment Prohibited?

Physical or verbal acts of a sexual nature that are unwelcome to the victim are regarded to be sexual harassment. An employer in Bolingbrook might be liable for such conduct, even when it is simply other co-workers that have engaged in harassment.

If the employer permits conduct to create an overly sexual work environment, they may be held liable for sexual harassment in Illinois. It is typically somewhat challenging 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 Bolingbrook

Bolingbrook is a city in Illinois with a population of approximately 74,000 people.

Popular spots in Bolingbrook include the Bolingbrook Park District, the Illinois Aviation Museum, the Boughton Ridge Golf Course, and the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex.

Some famous people have called Bolingbrook home. These people include Steve Jaros, Drew Peterson, and Bobby Abrams.

Bolingbrook also has some great law offices and law firms. These offices and firms train attorneys to handle legal inquiries in all areas of law.

Overall, Bolingbrook offers its residents and visitors a great quality of life.

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