Carol Stream Gender Discrimination Attorney

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The Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act prohibit employers in Illinois from discriminating on the basis of gender. As such, employers may not use make any determinations based on gender in any areas such as wage amounts, hiring, and promotion requirements. They also must ensure that working environments are not hostile or biased towards a particular 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 still paid differently. Discrimination claims in Carol Stream can be proven 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 consists of any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature directed towards the victim, and includes both physical and verbal acts. Employers in Carol Stream might be held liable for the sexual harassment, even when it was a co-worker who directly engaged in the conduct.

Illinois employers can also be held liable for sexual harassment if it allows conduct that leads to an overly sexual work environment. It can be challenging 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 Carol Stream

Carol Stream is located in DuPage County, Illinois. It was named after the city's developer's daughter Carol Stream. Carol Stream is a small city with an approximate population of 44,000 people.

Some of Carol Stream's top employers include Peacock Engineering, Tyndale House, Futaba Industrial, CNS Home Health Hospice, Ingram Micro, Windsor Park Manor, Berlin Industries and Dominick's.

Although the legal industry is not huge in Carol Stream, there are many attorneys who practice in most areas of law. Thus, residents of Carol Stream can stay rest assured because their legal matters can be handled by attorneys in Carol Stream.

All in all, Carol Stream has a community-like feel, small town charm, and a wonderful quality of life to offer residents and visitors.

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