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What Type of Conduct is Prohibited in New York?
New York employers must abide by the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act, both of which prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender. Consequently employers cannot use sex or gender as a basis for determinations regarding wages, hiring procedures, or promotion policies. They must also make sure that working environments will not be hostile towards a certain gender and that the work atmosphere is not overly sexual.
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What Must be Proven in a Discrimination Claim?
Discrimination occurs according to the Equal Pay Act if both men and women are working in the same job and performing the same tasks, yet receive different wages. Also, a claim may prevail if an employer in Syracuse hires only one gender, promotes workers because of their gender, or retaliates against those seeking relief for this misconduct.
When is Sexual Harassment Prohibited?
Physical or verbal acts of a sexual nature that are unwelcome to the victim are considered to be sexual harassment. A Syracuse employer could be held liable for the unwelcome conduct, even if it was an employee's co-worker who engaged in the sexual harassment.
New York employers may also be liable for allowing conduct to lead to a work environment that is overly sexual. Gender discrimination is usually difficult to prove without a lawyer because the specifics of proving intent can be complicated. There are also detailed procedures that must be followed when pursuing a claim.
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Life in Syracuse
Syracuse, New York is the county seat of Onondaga County, New York. It has a population of about 145,000 people.
The first Europeans to settle the Syracuse area were French missionaries, who arrived in 1615. Before and during the Civil War, Syracuse, New York became a major center for the abolitionist movement, and was an important stop in the Underground Railroad. During this period, many Syracuse, New York lawyers who were opposed to slavery helped ensure that the constitutional rights of freed and escaped slaves were protected.
Modernly, Syracuse is home to Syracuse University, which is a major research institution. Syracuse University has a well-known and prestigious law school. Many of its graduates have gone on to become highly successful Syracuse, New York lawyers.
If you are a resident of the Syracuse, New York area, and are facing a legal problem, or believe that your legal rights have been violated, you should not hesitate to speak with a Syracuse, New York attorney as soon as possible.
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