California Gender Discrimination Attorneys
Although federal and California state laws prohibit discrimination against individuals because of their gender, it is not unusual to find that there are still employers who use discriminatory practices against both employees and job seekers because of their gender. If you think your sex has played a factor in a decision to terminate your employment or not to hire you or promote you, our California gender discrimination attorneys are available to review your legal matter. Our California law firm is dedicated to the protection of workers’ rights and civil rights, and we present a formidable opponent against “wrong doing” employers. Because of our extensive experience in California employer related violations, our California labor attorneys will not only determine the best course of action related to your potential gender discrimination claim, but we will also complete a comprehensive review of your employment history for other possible California labor law violations. All our cases are accepted on a “contingency fee basis,” so you pay nothing unless we actually prevail and collect for you.
Gender Discrimination: Definition and The Law
The simplified definition of gender or sex discrimination is “treating an employee differently because of his or her gender.” Whenever this discrimination affects the terms or conditions of employment, it is deemed to be illegal. Terms or conditions of employment include a broad range of concepts related to someone’s job: their position, job title, hours, compensation, work duties, training, discipline, vacation time, and other employee benefits. Whether an individual is hired is also considered a term or condition of employment.
Both Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the California Fair Employment Act (CFEA) are laws that prohibit gender discrimination. Disparate treatment between men and women in the workplace is illegal. Gender discrimination predominantly involves women, although men can also be subjected to illegal sex discrimination. It is our law firm’s position that women possess the ability to perform with equal success and skill in almost every endeavor engaged in by men. We believe that every employee should be hired and promoted according to his or her ability and merit, regardless of their sex. It is a violation of an employee’s civil rights, and against the law, to discriminate based on gender.
Examples of Gender Discrimination: Women in the Workplace
It can be difficult to decide if you may have a gender discrimination claim and should seek the legal advice of qualified California gender discrimination attorneys. Keep in mind that statistics show victims of sex discrimination are predominantly women. Examples of gender discrimination in the workplace are outlined below to provide additional guidance. Our California gender discrimination lawyers are available for a free consultation about your potential case.
Promotion: You have worked in a call center for a large catalog company for fifteen years. You have been repeatedly denied advancement opportunities although your performance evaluations are excellent. Men with far less experience, including those you have trained, have been promoted ahead of you.
Firing: You have been laid off due to the economic downturn and the need for company cut backs. However, all men in your same position, including those with less seniority, have retained their positions during the layoffs.
Hiring: You apply for a management position in your field of expertise. During the interview you are asked if you are “done having children” and what your child care arrangements currently entail. You feel you are not hired because the company’s male executives prefer men, not women, in all management level positions.
Demotion: You have been the administrative assistant to the head buyer of a lady’s clothing retailer for the past five years. You are called in and told that you are being demoted to a receptionist role because you “appear too macho” and not very feminine like “real women.”
The above examples of gender discrimination in the workplace are for illustration purposes only. If you are a California employee, and you feel you are the victim of sex discrimination, we encourage you to contact our California gender discrimination attorneys to review the specific facts of your claim.
Why Our California Gender Discrimination Lawyers
Gender discrimination can take on many forms, some more obvious than others. Our California gender discrimination lawyers offer a free case evaluation. If you feel you have been subjected to adverse employment actions and unfair treatment based on gender, or that your employer is in violation of other California labor laws, our California labor law attorneys are available to discuss your legal matter. We pride ourselves in aggressively advocating the interests of our clients. We possess the extensive experience necessary in the labor class action arena to accept lawsuits involving pervasive instances of gender discrimination. Our law firm offices are located primarily in Southern California but our California class action lawyers assist clients from San Diego and Los Angeles to northern California cities such as San Francisco and San Jose.
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