Gender Discrimination
California law prohibits discrimination based on gender, sex, or gender identity.
Understanding Gender Discrimination
Gender discrimination occurs when an employee is treated unfavorably because of their sex, gender identity, or expression of their gender identity. This includes discrimination based on pregnancy.
Examples of Gender Discrimination
- Refusing to hire qualified candidates because of their gender
- Making offensive comments or jokes about a person's gender
- Paying men and women differently for the same work
- Creating a hostile work environment based on gender
- Denying promotions based on gender
- Terminating or demoting someone because of pregnancy
- Discriminating against transgender or non-binary employees
- Enforcing gender stereotypes in the workplace
Both California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and federal Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibit gender discrimination. These laws protect employees from discriminatory treatment in hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
How We Can Help
We understand that if you are a victim of discrimination that you have experienced a life-changing event. Often employees who lose their job unexpectedly as a result of unlawful discrimination struggle to pay their bills, provide for themselves and their families, and experience considerable stress, anxiety, and sometimes embarrassment even though it was not their fault. We are committed to fighting for our client's rights and holding employers accountable.