Minneapolis Gender Discrimination Attorney

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Employers in Minnesota are prohibited from discriminating against employees on the basis of gender under the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act. As such, employers may not use make any determinations based on gender in any areas such as wage amounts, hiring, and promotion policies. They must also ensure that the workplace environment is not hostile to a particular gender and that it is not overly 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. Discrimination claims in Minneapolis 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 encompasses any unwelcome or unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that is directed at the victim, whether it is physical or verbal. Employers in Minneapolis might be held liable for the sexual harassment, even when it was a co-worker who really engaged in the conduct.

Minnesota employers can also be held liable for sexual harassment if it allows conduct that leads to an overly sexual work environment. It can be hard 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 Minneapolis

Minneapolis is the seat of Hennepin County and was dubbed the City of Lakes. Many know Minneapolis and Saint Paul as the "Twin Cities." Minneapolis was once world renown for being the worlds' source fro timber and the milling capital. Today, Minneapolis serves as the major business hub between Chicago and Seattle. The city is home to a number of cultural attractions and organizations. A number of book publishers like Graywolf are headquartered in Minneapolis. The theatre, writing, music, and visual art are emphasized though venues, galleries, annual events, and busy art business Minneapolis has to offer. Named the "Top Tech City" in 2008, Minneapolis is home to the headquarters of 6 of Fortune Magazine's top 500 companies in the world. The illustrious clase of Fortune 500 companies in Minneapolis include Target Corporation, U.S. Bankcorp, Xcel Energy, Pepsi, and Ameriprise Financial to name a few. The big companies fuel the local economy. Target employed more Minneapolis residents than any other company in 2009. Another big employer and attraction to Minneapolis is the University of Minnesota.

The Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, and Minnesota Timberwolves all cal Minneapolis home. The Target Center plays host to the NBA Timberwolves and a number of concerts each year. Target Field is the home of the Minnesota Twins professional baseball team. They won the World Series in 1987 and 1991.

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