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Ohio 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. As such, employers can not use make any determinations based on gender in any areas such as wage amounts, hiring, and promotion criteria. 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 happens 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. Employers in Dublin will also be held liable in a discrimination claim if their hiring and promotion policies favor one gender, or if the they take retaliatory action against a worker who files a complaint against their employer.

When is Sexual Harassment Prohibited?

Sexual harassment encompasses all unwanted sexual behavior, whether verbal or physical, directed at the victim. Employers in Dublin may also be liable for the behavior, even when the conduct was done by an employee's co-worker.

Ohio employers might also be liable for permitting 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 Dublin

Dublin, Ohio is a city that straddles Franklin, Delaware, and Union Counties. It is one of the fastest-growing suburbs of Columbus, with a population of approximately 39,000 as of 2009, up from 31,000 in 2000.

Dublin is perhaps best-known for hosting the Memorial Tournament, a major golf tournament which is part of the PGA Tour. Accordingly, many golf enthusiasts have chosen to call Dublin home.

During its early history, in the early 19th Century, Dublin, Ohio experienced an influx of immigrants from Ireland, and it got its name from one of the early Irish settlers and major landowners in the area, who named it after his hometown of Dublin, Ireland.

Dublin, Ohio hosts the headquarters of several major companies in the food service, healthcare, insurance, and telecommunications. Dublin, Illinois features over 1,000 acres of parks, and over 77 miles of scenic bike trails, and two manmade lakes for boating and fishing.

Given its size, and rapid growth, it's not surprising that Dublin, Ohio is home to many lawyers who have set up shop to meet the legal needs of a rapidly-growing community. Dublin, Ohio lawyers are highly skilled and competent. If you live in or near the city, chances are good that a Dublin, Ohio lawyer can help you with whatever legal issue you might be facing.

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