Malden Gender Discrimination Attorney

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Employers in Massachusetts are banned from discriminating against employees on the basis of gender under the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act. Therefore, gender may not be the basis for any employer decisions regarding pay, hiring policies, or promotion criteria. They are also required to ensure that working conditions are not hostile toward any one gender and that the environment is not overtly sexual.

What Must be Proven in a Discrimination Claim?

Under the Equal Pay Act, discrimination is proven when both men and women do the same type of work in the same job and yet are paid different wages. Also, discrimination can be proven if the employer in Malden is only hiring or issuing promotions based on one gender. A claim will also prevail if the employer retaliates against workers who seek relief for discrimination.

When is Sexual Harassment Prohibited?

Physical or verbal acts of a sexual nature that are unwelcome to the victim are regarded to be sexual harassment. An employer in Malden can also possibly be held liable for inappropriate behavior that was conducted by an employee's co-worker.

Massachusetts employers may also be held liable for sexual harassment if it permits 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 Malden

Malden is a city located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It has a population of slightly over 55,000 people.

The first European settlers in Malden were a group of Puritans, who purchased the land from the Pawtucket Indians. In 1648, the code of enacted laws in New England was printed in Malden. During the American Revolution, Malden played an important role in the American Revolution, and was a major stronghold of revolutionary sympathies.

Malden contains many fascinating historical landmarks, most of which are from the Revolutionary era and before. Malden is also home to several recreational areas, including parks and various sporting fields. Perhaps most notably, Malden is home to Pine Banks, a 107 acre recreational park featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, and a large, undeveloped area for hiking.

Malden, Massachusetts is also home to Middlesex Falls Reservation, a Massachusetts state park, which boasts many recreational activities for those who enjoy the outdoors.

If you live in Malden, Massachusetts, and need a lawyer, there's a good chance you'll be able to find the right one. Malden, Massachusetts lawyers can handle almost any case you might have.

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