Corvallis Gender Discrimination Attorney

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In Oregon, discrimination by employers that is based on gender is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act. Accordingly, employers may not take sex into account when they determine pay, hire new workers, or promote within the company. They are also required to make sure that the working environment is neither hostile to a particular gender nor overtly sexual.

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. Discrimination claims in Corvallis can be proven where the employer only hires one gender, promotes employees on the basis of gender, or acts in retaliation against a worker who has complained of employer misconduct.

When is Sexual Harassment Prohibited?

Any unwelcome sexual behavior directed at the victim, including physical or verbal acts, is considered to be sexual harassment. An employer in Corvallis may be liable for such conduct, even when it is simply other co-workers that have engaged in harassment.

An Oregon employer may also be liable for harassment if they allow conduct to lead to an environment that is overly sexual. Without a lawyer, it can be difficult to prove gender discrimination because the details in proving intent are often complicated. Additionally, there can be specific procedures that must be closely followed in pursuing a claim.

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Life in Corvallis

Corvallis is a city of about 54,460 people. It is located in the central west region of Oregon, specifically in Benton County. Why Corvallis is well-known is because it is the home of Oregon State University.

Popular attractions include Benton County Courthouse, Peavy Arboretum, Corvallis Arts Center, Alan Berg Park, BMX Track, Corl House, Chip Ross Park, Franklin Square Park, and Riverfront Commemorative Park.

The city is home to many law firms and law offices that train excellent attorneys to handle any and every legal need. Therefore residents and local businesses have no issues finding legal guidance.

Famous residents, past and present, include Meredith Brooks, Brad Badger, Dick Fosbury, Kevin Boss, Ralph Miller, Ben Masters, Robb Thomas, Mike Riley, and Jason Reed.

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