Streamwood 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 policies. They are also required to ensure that working conditions are not hostile toward any one gender and that the atmosphere is not overtly sexual.

What Must be Proven in a Discrimination Claim?

Discrimination occurs 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. A discrimination claim may also succeed when employers in Streamwood 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?

Sexual harassment includes any unwanted sexual behavior, whether verbal or physical, directed at the victim. An employer in Streamwood could also potentially be held liable for inappropriate behavior that was conducted by an employee's co-worker.

Illinois employers who allow conduct to produce an overly sexual work atmosphere might also be held liable for sexual harassment. Without a lawyer, it can be difficult to prove gender discrimination because the details in proving intent are often complicated. Furthermore, there can be specific procedures that must be closely followed in pursuing a claim.

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Life in Streamwood

Streamwood is located in Cook County, Illinois. It is one of Chicago's many suburbs. Surrounding suburbs include Hanover Park and Bartlett. Together, these three suburbs make up "Tri Village."

Streamwood is filled with many famous and beautiful churches, include the Grace Bible Church, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Truelight Lutheran Church, and Faith Missionary Baptist Churt.

Other popular sites are located in Streamwood's Park District. Park District is home to many recreation centers and parks, including Rahlf's Woods, Dolphin Park and Hoosier Grove. The Park District also has Sunnyhill Park, 'The Barn' banquet Center, and Streamwood Heritage Museum.

Being so near Chicago, Streamwood residents have an extremely competent legal force to handle their legal matters. Chicago is home to many top ranked law firms that train ivy-league educated attorneys. Further, Chicago also has many small to mid-size law firms that train intelligent attorneys who focus on providing personalized legal services.

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