Winter Park Gender Discrimination Attorney

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The Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act prohibit employers in Florida against discriminating on the basis of gender. Consequently employers cannot use sex or gender as a basis for determinations regarding wages, hiring policies, or promotion policies. 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 happens 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. Employers in Winter Park 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 Winter Park may be held liable for the sexual harassment, even when it was a co-worker who directly engaged in the conduct.

A Florida employer can also be liable for harassment if they allow conduct to lead to an environment that is overly sexual. The specific details for proving intent to discrimination can be complicated, and so gender discrimination might be challenging to prove without an attorney. The procedures for filing can also be complex.

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Life in Winter Park

Winter Park is a suburb in Orange County, Florida. It is home to a little over 25,000 people.

Some popular sites for residents and tourists include the Edward Hill Brewer House, Kraft Azalea Park, Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, and Cornell Fine Arts Museum.

Top employers in Winter Park include Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Publix, Bonnier, and the public school district. Although law firms are not included in this list, Winter Park is home to many law small law offices and firms. Although small, these offices and firms provide excellent legal services!

Interestingly, Winter Park has also been home to some very famous residents. These residents include Casey Affleck, Michael Barimo, George Brett, Gina Hecht, Doc Rivers, and Daniel Webster.

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