Huntersville Gender Discrimination Attorney

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North Carolina employers must abide by the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act, both of which prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender. Accordingly, employers may not take sex into account when they determine pay, hire new workers, or promote within the company. 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?

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 given different wages. Also, a claim may prevail if an employer in Huntersville hires only one gender, promotes workers because of their gender, or retaliates against those seeking relief for this misconduct.

When is Sexual Harassment Prohibited?

Sexual harassment consists of any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature directed towards the victim, and includes both physical and verbal acts. Employers in Huntersville might be held liable for the sexual harassment, even when it was a co-worker who actually engaged in the conduct.

North Carolina employers can also be held liable for sexual harassment if it allows conduct that leads to an overly sexual work environment. It is usually somewhat difficult 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 Huntersville

Huntersville plays host to 25,000 Mecklenberg County residents who live just 12 miles north of Charlotte. The city's namesake is Reverend Humphrey Hunter who was a minister at Steele Creek and Unity Presbyterian Churches but is best known as a Revolutionary War hero. They City of Huntersville covers a total of 31.2 square miles which offer a mild seasonal climate and outstanding resident accommodations which attracts many professionals like lawyers. Lawyers in Huntersville are well experienced with a diverse variety of cases taking local and state laws into account when advising you.

The most notable attractions in Huntersville include Lake Norman, North Stone County Club, and NASCAR. Lake Norman is a large manmade lake constructed by Duke Power and serves the nearby nuclear power plant. The lake offers picnic and recreational areas for visitors. The North Stone Country Club is home to one private and two semiprivate golf courses that are all maintained by the IRI Group. Joe Gibbs Racing which operates three Sprint Cup Series teams, is headquartered in Huntersville. The FedEx Toyota Camry, MM's Toyota Camry, and Home Depot Toyota Camry are all serviced and housed there. 

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