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Palo Alto Gender Discrimination Lawyer

Workplace discrimination against an employee based on a protected characteristic may result in fines, citations, and additional civil penalties for the employer. This includes discrimination based on an employee’s gender. Unfortunately, many California workers are unaware of what the laws say and their rights in the workplace regarding gender. As such, they either quit their job and move on or live with horrible treatment. Instead, they should contact an experienced Palo Alto gender discrimination lawyer as soon as possible. 

Gender Discrimination Laws Protect All Employees

In California, employees of all genders are protected by law from workplace discrimination. These protections are granted by several laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act at the federal level and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act at the state level. Protected characteristics under this law include an employee’s sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy status.

Forms of Gender Discrimination in the Workplace

It’s important for workers to recognize what constitutes workplace discrimination so they are properly prepared to address it. Generally speaking, gender discrimination involves treating one worker or a group of workers differently than their peers because of their gender. How this actually takes place can vary across different roles and workplaces.

The following actions may be considered gender-based discrimination if the employer acts solely on the worker’s gender:

  • Hiring one job applicant over another who is more qualified 
  • Excluding specific individuals during recruitment efforts
  • Refusing to promote a pregnant employee
  • Denying an employee raises, promotions, or other benefits
  • Paying two employees with equal qualifications differently
  • Assigning different or better medical or disability leave or retirement plans
  • Determining promotions or layoffs
  • Having stricter rules for certain employees or groups of employees based on their gender
  • Exclusion from workplace meetings and opportunities

This is not an exhaustive list of forms of discrimination. Workers who have been subject to any of these examples or other discriminatory behaviors should consider meeting with a Palo Alto gender discrimination lawyer. 

Steps an Employee Should Take

In addition to recognizing how discrimination happens, employees should also be aware of how to respond to acts of discrimination or harassment.

  • Document the incident in detail. Keep a record of any interactions or actions that you feel are discriminatory or unlawful. 
  • Report the issue to a supervisor or human resources staff member. An employer cannot take steps to correct actions they are unaware of, and this will certainly be their excuse if an employee does not come forward and report the conduct before taking legal action.
  • File a complaint with the proper agencies. In many cases, a worker is required to file a complaint with an agency such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) before they are eligible to file a lawsuit. A skilled employment lawyer can help explain these requirements.

Contact an Experienced Palo Alto Gender Discrimination Lawyer

While anti-discrimination laws are necessary and important, they can also get confusing. The best resource for understanding workers’ rights and responding to discrimination in the workplace is often a skilled attorney. 

Contact the Law Office of Jeannette A. Vaccaro today to schedule a consultation with an experienced Palo Alto gender discrimination lawyer. We can assess your situation and help you determine the appropriate next steps.

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Jeannette is passionate about employee rights. She fights to shed light on injustices and to help her clients move beyond troubling times. Contact Jeannette today for a free case evaluation.

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