Midvale Gender Discrimination Attorney

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In Utah, discrimination by employers that is based on gender is banned by the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and the Equal Pay Act. As such, employers can not use make any determinations based on gender in any areas such as wage amounts, hiring, and promotion requirements. They are also required to make sure that the working environment is neither hostile to a particular gender nor overtly 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. Additionally, a claim may succeed if an employer in Midvale hires only one gender, promotes workers because of their gender, or retaliates against those seeking relief for this misconduct.

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. Employers in Midvale may be held liable for the sexual harassment, even when it was a co-worker who directly engaged in the conduct.

If the employer permits conduct to create an overly sexual work environment, they may be held liable for sexual harassment in Utah. It can be challenging 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 Midvale

Midvale, Utah is a city located in Salt Lake County. It has a population of about 27,000 people.

Prior to the arrival of white settlers, the area now known as Midvale was populated by the Ute Indians, and had been for thousands of years. When settlers arrived in the 19th Century, growth of the town was very slow, and its economy was based almost entirely on subsistence agriculture.

However, the town began to grow, both in population and wealth, with the discovery of rich mineral reserves. Once word got out in the 1850sabout the area's natural wealth, large-scale settlement began.

Modernly, Midvale is closely linked to Salt Lake City, economically. Many people who live in Midvale are employed in the much larger urban center of Salt Lake City. Midvale enjoys the quiet and friendly character of a small town, but its proximity to a large city allows residents to partake of the attractions and amenities that only a big city can offer.

If you have a legal issue, there's probably at least one Midvale, Utah lawyer who can handle it. Midvale, Utah attorneys are highly skilled, and are capable of assisting clients with almost any legal problem.

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