Hyattsville Gender Discrimination Attorney

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Employers in Maryland are prohibited from discriminating against employees on the basis of gender under the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act. Accordingly, gender may not be the basis for any employer decisions regarding pay, hiring policies, or promotion requirements. They must also make sure that working environments will not be hostile towards a certain gender and that the work atmosphere is not overly sexual.

What Must be Proven in a Discrimination Claim?

The Equal Pay Act allows discrimination to be proven if it can be shown that both men and women work for the same employer doing the same tasks, and yet are paid differently. A discrimination claim may also succeed when employers in Hyattsville 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 encompasses any unwelcome or unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that is directed at the victim, whether it is physical or verbal. A Hyattsville employer may be held liable for the unwelcome conduct, even if it was an employee's co-worker who engaged in the sexual harassment.

Maryland employers may also be liable for allowing conduct to lead to a work environment that is overly sexual. Gender discrimination is usually 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 Hyattsville

Named after Christopher Clarke Hyatt in 1860, Hyattsville, Maryland is home to close to 15,000 residents.Hyatsville provides its population with easy access to both Washington and Baltmiore, Hyattsville is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.

The small population does not mean that there are a lack of good lawyers in Hyattsville. Raning from family law to employment issues, to everyday legal issues, Hyattsville lawyers are skilled in a range legal areas ready to help their neighbors with whatever he or she may find themselves facing. Hyattsville also has friendly neighborhoods, top schools, and an active population contributing to the overall charm of the East Coast city.

A portion of the city of Hyattsville was placed on the National Registry ofHistoric Placesfor the many beautiful historic sites the city has to offer. Hyattsville is also home to a variety of industries including: manufacturing, retail, and real estate. There are also many summer attractions including outdoor summer concerts, outdoor movies showing classics, and many well-kept neighborhood parks putting on activities. Hyattsville is a city that has perfected the small-town charm in a big way.

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