Boynton Beach Gender Discrimination Attorney

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The Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act prohibit employers in Florida from discriminating on the basis of gender. Accordingly, gender may not be the basis for any employer decisions regarding pay, hiring policies, or promotion criteria. They must also make sure that working environments will not be hostile towards a specific gender and that the work atmosphere is not overly sexual.

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 still paid differently. A discrimination claim may also succeed when employers in Boynton Beach hire only one specific 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 considered to be sexual harassment. A Boynton Beach employer may be held liable for the unwelcome conduct, even if it was an employee's co-worker who engaged in the sexual harassment.

Florida employers can also be held liable for sexual harassment if it allows conduct that leads to an overly sexual work environment. 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 Boynton Beach

Boynton Beach is located in the beautiful county of Palm Beach, with a population of approximately 6614. It is a popular metropolitan city of South Florida. Many residents enjoy breathtaking water views from their abodes because Boynton Beach is located across from the Intracoastal Waterway, Ocean Ridge, and Briny Breezes.

Boynton Beach has a diverse population with Asians, Latinos, Caucasians, Blacks, etc. With such a diverse population, Boynton is home to many industries, including the tourist and hotel industries. Such businesses often need legal help. Therefore, Boynton Beach businesses and residents have the option of seeking legal aid from firms of all size in and near Boynton Beach. South Florida is home to many well-respected firms and law offices that train excellent attorneys. Therefore, businesses and residents of Boynton Beach should never have any issues obtaining capable legal counsel.

Famous residents of Boynton Beach include Vincent Mason, Marlon Byrd, Hilary McRae, Otis Thorpe, Karrie Webb, and Vince Wilfork.

Overall, Boynton Beach provides a beautiful atmosphere, a diverse population, and a wonderful quality of life.

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