Owings Mills Gender Discrimination Attorney

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Employers in Maryland are banned from discriminating against employees on the basis of gender under the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act. Consequently employers cannot use sex or gender as a basis for determinations regarding wages, hiring policies, or promotion policies. They must also ensure that the workplace environment is not hostile to a certain gender and that it is not overly sexual.

What Must be Proven in a Discrimination Claim?

Discrimination can be proven under the Equal Pay act if both men and women do the same type of work for the same employer but are nonetheless paid in different amounts. Also, discrimination can be proven if the employer in Owings Mills 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 Owings Mills might be liable for such conduct, even when it is simply other co-workers that have engaged in harassment.

If the employer permits conduct to create an overly sexual work environment, they may be held liable for sexual harassment in Maryland. It is normally somewhat hard to prove gender discrimination if you don't have an attorney, because certain aspects such as proving intent can be complex. Pursuing a claim also involves following procedures, many of which can be detailed.

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Life in Owings Mills

Owings Mills, Maryland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. It has a population of just over 20,000 people, as of the 2000 Census. Owings Mills is a suburb of Baltimore, Maryland.

Owings Mills, Maryland is home to the headquarters of the Baltimore Ravens NFL team. In 2008, CNN named Owings Mills one of the best places to start or relocatea business, thanks to its diversity, concentration of young professionals, easy access to Baltimore, and a generous loan program for small businesses.

Owings Mills is a good place to live, raise a family, or run a business, thanks to the above-mentioned reasons, as well as its many shopping opportunities, and diverse culinary options. Needless to say, you'll have no trouble meeting your basic needs in Owings Mills. Of course, life wouldn't be much fun if all we did was meet our basic needs. Thankfully, there are numerous entertainment and cultural attractions in Owings Mils, and its proximity to Baltimore ensures that residents have easy access to the entertainment and economic opportunities that only big cities can provide.

Thanks to its diversity and healthy economy, there is a very robust legal community in Owings Mills. An Owings Mills, Maryland lawyer can help you with just about any legal issue you might be facing.

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