Greenfield Gender Discrimination Attorney

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Discrimination based on gender is prohibited for employers in Wisconsin due to the Civil Rights Act of 1963, as well as the Equal Pay Act. Therefore, employers may not take sex into account when they determine pay, hire new workers, or promote within the company. They also must ensure that working environments are not hostile or biased towards a certain gender, and that it is not of an overtly sexual atmosphere.

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 paid different wages. Discrimination claims in Greenfield can be shown 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?

All unwelcome sexual behavior directed at the victim, including physical or verbal acts, is considered to be sexual harassment. An employer in Greenfield 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 Wisconsin. It is typically somewhat challenging 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 Greenfield

Greenfield, Wisconsin is a city located in Milwaukee County. Its current population is estimated to be about 35,000 people.

Greenfield was formed as a distinct town, out of unincorporated territory in Milwaukee County, in 1957. It was the final municipality in Milwaukee County to incorporate. Greenfield is doing fairly well, economically, with less than 5% of the population living below the poverty line, and a median family income of about ,000, about the same as the state average, which is good compared to many other parts of the region which have been particularly hard-hit by the recession of the early 2010s.

Greenfield, like much of Wisconsin outside the cities, is known for its beautiful natural scenery, boasting rolling green hills, lakes, and rivers. Because of this, Greenfield is home to a large number of parks and recreational areas, featuring hiking, boating, and fishing, among other outdoor activities which are popular among residents and visitors alike.

If you live in Greenfield, Wisconsin, or other parts of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, you're in luck. There are many Greenfield, Wisconsin lawyers who can help you with just about any legal problem you might have. If you think you need legal assistance, you should call a Greenfield, Wisconsin lawyer as soon as possible.

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