While many strides have been made to make the workplace a fair and equal environment for all, there still remain many instances of discrimination, including gender discrimination. Gender discrimination can come about in a variety of ways. Federal Law prohibits discrimination of individuals based on their gender in almost all employment decisions.

If you believe you are a victim of gender discrimination and are considering a lawsuit, contact The Harman Firm, P.C., Attorneys and Counselors at Law. An experienced team of employment lawyers and New York City litigators, The Harman Firm, P.C. offers supportive counsel to the victims of gender discrimination.

Gender Discrimination Law

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is designed to protect employees from being discriminated against on the basis of ones gender, along with protections against discrimination based on race, religion, and national origin.

Title VII makes it illegal for an employer to instigate any illegal employment action motivated by an individual’s gender. This includes any matters relating to hiring, firing, job tasks and responsibilities, promotions and more. The amendment also prohibits perceived stereotyping of gender roles in making employment decisions, along with perceived notions of abilities based on gender.

Like other provisions of Title VII, the law makes it illegal to retaliate against any worker who opposes these illegal employment practices, be it by written complaint or filing charges against the emploer.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires that individuals working in a particular location receive equal pay for equal work, regardless of their gender. The jobs do not necessarily have to be identical, but be similar in scope and scale. This act has worked to close the pay divide that had been created in the work force, where companies had paid women less money for the same jobs.

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