Boise Gender Discrimination Attorney

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The Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act prohibit employers in Idaho against discriminating on the basis of gender. As such, employers can not use make any determinations based on gender in any areas such as wage amounts, hiring, and promotion requirements. 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. Discrimination claims in Boise can be shown where the employer only hires one gender, promotes employees on the basis of gender, or acts in retaliation against a worker who has complained of employer misconduct.

When is Sexual Harassment Prohibited?

Sexual harassment encompasses all unwanted sexual behavior, whether verbal or physical, directed at the victim. An employer in Boise can also possibly be held liable for inappropriate behavior that was conducted by an employee's co-worker.

Idaho employers might also be liable for permitting conduct to lead to a work environment that is overly sexual. 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 Boise

Boise City is the largest city between Salt Lake City, Utah and Portland, Oregon. When you add on that Boise City acts as the Ada County seat, you begin to understand what an attractive city it is. The Boise River Greenbelt attracts nature lovers and is home to outstanding bird watching during migratory seasons. The World Center for Birds of Prey is nearby and is playing an integral role in repopulating endangered Peregrine Falcon and California Condor populations. For a closer look at the wild, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise offer a wide range of animals, over 200 to be exact, including African animals such as lions.

Boise City enjoys a strong economy as a growing high-tech, transportation, and hub of company headquarters. WinCo Foods, BodyBuilding.com, Clearwater Analytics, and Albertsons all have headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Boise City. Relative to the national statistics, Boise City enjoys a very low unemployment rate. Since so many Boise residents are hard at work, the city also boasts shockingly low crime statistics.

Boise is a safe prosperous community in which Ada County operates its major inner workings like the legal system. Ada County Courts in Boise City are responsible for handling a wide variety of cases like child custody, wrongful termination, probate, and criminal cases. A qualified cast of lawyers live in Boise City as well. Boise City lawyers are knowledgeable of local courts and procedures. Lawyers in Boise City can work with you to determine your best course of action whether you're thinking about bankruptcy or filing a personal injury lawsuit.

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