Indianapolis Gender Discrimination Against Women in the Workplace Lawyer
Gender and sex discrimination in the workplace take many forms. You shouldn't be treated differently because of "immutable" characteristics such as your gender. If you have been fired, you may be able to obtain back pay, damages for emotional distress, attorneys fees, and even punitive damages. It is best not to quit however. Contact an Indianapolis sex and gender discrimination lawyer at our firm to learn more about your options.
Discrimination
If you are a woman paid less than men doing substantially similar work, and there is no other reason than your gender, you are being discriminated against. You have a right to sue under federal law. The same would go for a man who is repeatedly passed over for promotion, who can show that the reason is his gender.
"Quid pro quo" sexual harassment occurs where sexual favors are requested, denied, and negative employment actions result. If your supervisor asks you out, or demands sexual favors and you refuse, you might suffer a demotion or other adverse action. Such action is illegal.
Civil rights law prohibits hostile work environments severe enough to interfere with work. Managers must take reasonable steps to stop the display of offensive materials, repetition of offensive comments or jokes and the like. If these conditions are brought to the attention of supervisors, they must stop it.
Employees have rights.
In some cases, injunctive relief such as a transfer or reinstatement may be appropriate. We will be happy to discuss your case in your initial consultation. Contact an Indiana gender discrimination against women in the workplace attorney.
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