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Under federal law and many state laws, employers must not discriminate on the basis of gender. Employers may not discriminate in decisions regarding hiring, advancement, transfer, pay, benefits and other employment-related conditions. Both women and men are protected from gender-based discrimination. If your employer or a prospective employer has discriminated against you based on your gender, consult an attorney to learn your legal remedies.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans sex discrimination by employers with at least 15 employees. Any discrimination on the basis of gender that affects the terms and conditions of employment is illegal. Sex discrimination occurs in many different forms, such as when a woman does not get a raise because her boss believes that she is on the "mommy track"; when a man is not promoted because he does not fit a gender stereotype; or when a woman is not hired because the job she seeks is a "man's job." The employer does not have to be of a different gender than the victim of discrimination.
Sex discrimination can happen in two ways:
According to the US Department of Labor, women continue to earn only 75 cents for every dollar that men earn. The Equal Pay Act requires employers to pay employees the same amount for equal work, regardless of gender. Equal work means that the jobs in question require equal skill, responsibility and effort and are performed under similar conditions for the same employer.
The Equal Pay Act does not apply if one worker is more productive or has more seniority. While job duties must be the same, job titles do not need to be identical. The Equal Pay Act applies to wages and most benefits.
Title VII, through its Pregnancy Discrimination Act amendment, protects pregnant women from discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Employers may not discriminate in hiring, provision of leave, benefits or other conditions of employment. Pregnant employees must be treated the same as other workers.
Harassment on the basis of gender is prohibited by federal law. Sexual harassment takes two forms:
You do not have to tolerate sexual harassment. Make the situation known to your employer through the proper channels. Speak with an attorney for advice on how to proceed.
Employees and applicants for employment have the right to be free from sex discrimination. Hiring, firing, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and other aspects of the employment relationship should never be based on gender unless gender is a bona fide occupational qualification. If you are concerned about gender discrimination, contact an attorney to discuss your case.
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