Fort Worth Gender Discrimination Attorney

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In Texas, discrimination by employers that is based on gender is banned by the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act. Therefore, gender may not be the basis for any employer decisions regarding pay, hiring policies, or promotion criteria. 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?

The Equal Pay Act allows discrimination to be shown if it can be shown that both men and women work for the same employer doing the same tasks, and yet are paid differently. Employers in Fort Worth can 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 Fort Worth 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 Texas. Gender discrimination is typically 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 Fort Worth

Fort Worth is concentrated within three main districts: the Cultural District, the Sundance Square District, and the Stockyards Station District. Some more background information is that Fort Worth is the fifth largest city in Texas, and the sixteenth largest in the U.S.

Naturally, in such a fun and exciting place, there are many things to do. Popular attractions include Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Stockyards Rodeo, Bass Performance Hall, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Texas Civil War Museum, Omni Theater, and Trinity Park. Fort Worth is also home to many well-known law firms such as Haynes and Boone, LLP, as well as many mid-size and small law firms. Essentially, any resident or corporation's legal needs can be met because there is a variety of firms and lawyers to choose from. Whether a large case needs to be litigated by a corporate, or an individual needs some small matters taken care of, Fort Worth offers its residents some of the brightest lawyers in the country.

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