Gender Discrimination
Gender discrimination in the workplace is prohibited by both federal and state laws. Specifically, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and the Equal Pay Act of 1963 protect employees not only based on biological sex but also gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.
The FEHA significantly expands on federal protections, providing additional safeguards for sexual minorities and women. It also offers an expanded definition of gender identity by protect transitioning employees, ensuring the right to be addressed by preferred gender pronouns, prohibiting gendered job duties or dress codes, and protecting against sexual harassment and assault.
Examples of gender discrimination include unequal pay, biased promotion practices, exclusion from important meetings, hostile work environments, unfair job duties or performance reviews, and termination based on gender or sexual identity. These protections apply to all individuals, regardless of their gender identity or expression.
Employees who believe they suffered gender discrimination should file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for federal law violations or with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) for state law violations. Employees have three years from the last discriminatory incident to file a claim with the CRD.
If you or someone you know is suffering gender discrimination, contact us immediately.
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