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Particular characteristics are protected against discrimination under both and federal laws in Bend and other communities of Oregon. Depending on what type of trait prompted the discriminatory treatment, government employers and even private organizations in Bend can be held liable under various state and federal laws.

How Does Employment Discrimination Occur?

Employment discrimination occurs if an employer treats you wrongly because of your membership in a legally protected category. Race, gender, religion, familial status and national origin are examples of some traits that employers may not use when evaluating you. In order for a claim of employment discrimination to be proven, a Bend, Oregon plaintiff must show that his (or her) employer actively intended to treat him differently because of his protected status.

How can Employment Discrimination be Proven in Oregon?

This will be proven if the employer in question has treated others of the same class in a similar manner. It may also be shown when there is testimony regarding specific employer statements that a reasonable person would define as biased. Additionally, employers are in clear violation of the law when they fire someone or retaliate against them because they filed a discrimination lawsuit.

Employment discrimination claims have complicated filing procedures, because they involve pursuing the claim with specific agencies. An Bend, Oregon attorney can help you file on time, as well as pursue any additional remedies that may be available to you while your case is pending.

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Life in Bend

Bend if located in Deschutes County, Oregon. It is the largest city in central Oregon. Per the 2010 census, it has a population of 76,639 people. Nearby sites include the Cascade Range, Deschutes River, and the Ponderosa Pine Forest.

Bend is a great place to visit for those who love to mountain bike, fish, hike, camp, or go rock climbing. Basically it is a nature-lover's heaven. Popular attractions include the Vince Genna Stadium, the Central Oregon Indoor Sports Center, the Newberyy National Volcanic Monument, Tower Theatre, High Desert Museum, and Des Chutes Historical Museum.

Bend is also home to many attorneys. These attorneys have been trained by large firms or successful solo-practitioners. Either way, Bend attorneys focus on providing residents and local businesses with excellent legal services.

Overall, Bend is a peaceful place to live and a wonderful place to visit.

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