Cheyenne Gender Discrimination Attorney

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Discrimination based on gender is prohibited for employers in Wyoming due to the Civil Rights Act of 1963, as well as the Equal Pay Act. In accordance, employers may not take gender into account when making decisions regarding wages, hiring, or promotions. 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 nevertheless paid differently. A discrimination claim may also succeed when employers in Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne can also possibly be held liable for inappropriate behavior that was conducted by an employee's co-worker.

Wyoming employers might also be liable for permitting conduct to lead to a work environment that is overly sexual. It can be difficult to prove gender discrimination without first obtaining a lawyer, since specifics such as proving intent can often be complicated. There might also be procedures that must be followed in detail when one pursues a claim.

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Life in Cheyenne

Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming. It is located in Laramie County and is home to around 60,000 people. Neighboring areas include Crow Creek and Dry Creek.

Top employers include Great Lakes Airlines, Taco John's Headquarters, Wyoming Financial Center, Lowe's, Wal-Mart, Sierra Trading Post, Vestas, and Laramie County Community College.

Cheyenne is home to attorneys who actively practice and tend to the legal needs of residents. For complex legal cases, these attorneys refer their clients, both residents and corporations, to law firms in neighboring areas. All in all, the legal needs of residents and local businesses are catered to.

Some popular attractions in the city include Wyoming State Museum, Cheyenne Little Theatre Players, Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum and the Wyoming Transportation Museum.

Popular faces associated with Cheyenne in one way or another include Curt Gowdy, Richard V. Thomas, Dan Zwonitzer, Sammy Davis Jr., Chris Ledoux, and Neil Diamond.

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