Simi Valley Gender Discrimination Attorney

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The Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act prohibit employers in California against discriminating on the basis of gender. 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 Simi Valley 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?

Sexual harassment encompasses all unwanted sexual behavior, whether verbal or physical, directed at the victim. Employers in Simi Valley may be held liable for the sexual harassment, even when it was a co-worker who directly engaged in the conduct.

If the employer permits conduct to create an overly sexual work environment, they may be held liable for sexual harassment in California. It is typically somewhat challenging to prove gender discrimination if you don't have an attorney, because certain aspects such as proving intent can be complex. Pursuing a claim also involves following procedures, many of which can be detailed.

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Life in Simi Valley

Simi Valley is a suburb located in beautiful Southern California, bordering San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles area. Simi Valley is surrounded by the Santa Susana Mountain range and the Simi Hills; therefore is known for gorgeous sites that emphasize Mother Nature's beauty. With such an appeal also labels the area as a high-risk location for wildfires.

Simi Valley has been pictured in many popular Hollywood movies including Poltergeist, Little House on the Prairie, The Thorn Birds, Bachelor Party, and The Doberman Gang.

Top employers in the area include the school districts and hospitals, as well as Farmers Insurance Group, AeroVironment, Vons, Meggitt Safety Systems, Wal-Mart, Milgard Manufacturing, and Rancho Simi Parks Recreation District.

Southern California is home to many law school and firms of all sizes. Moreover, many ivy-league educated attorneys make Southern California their home after graduation. Thus, the legal force in and near Simi Valley is served by brilliant attorneys who are trained by some of the largest firms. Also, the vast number of firms bring about fierce competition and competitive pricing for Simi Valley residents. All in all, Simi Valley residents can rest assured that any legal inquiry of theirs can be handled by the legal industry in and around Simi Valley.

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