Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Blog

Even if the employer is not the instigator of retaliation, discrimination, or a hostile environment, the employer can still be held liable for acts committed by its employees and agents under certain circumstances. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 addresses employment discrimination and generally guides these topics.

Gender pay equality is a legislatively backed movement geared at closing the gap between what men and women in similar positions are paid. According to recent data, women make roughly .80 cents to the dollar of their male counterparts across multiple industries. Additionally, women-focused occupations, such as nursing, tend to pay