Sex and gender are complicated topics that deserve to be treated with respect. Unfortunately, people in Los Angeles don’t always benefit from the basic respect required from the people around them. If you find yourself the victim of sex discrimination, how can you recover? When in doubt, you can turn to a Los Angeles sex discrimination lawyer for legal guidance.
Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys wants to make it easier for you to hold employers and other parties liable for sex-based discrimination. Our Los Angeles employment lawyers have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients since 2016, and we can do the same for you.
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What Is Sexual Discrimination?
The term “sexual discrimination” refers to the mistreatment that people of all genders can face as a result of their gender. Sex discrimination can be as overt or subtle. It also has a considerable overlap with instances of verbal, emotional, and financial abuse.
If you believe that you’re being treated unequally as a result of your gender, you have the right to name that mistreatment as sexual discrimination. State and federal laws prohibit all types of sex discrimination in the workplace as well as other environments.
However, pursuing legal action in the face of sexual discrimination often requires a victim to present considerable evidence of their mistreatment. It’s easier to meet a court’s standard of proof when you have an experienced Los Angeles sex discrimination attorney on your side.
What’s the Difference Between Sex and Gender?
“Sex” describes a person’s biology, while “gender” can refer to a person’s socialization and cultural presentation, among other factors. The legislation that criminalizes sexual discrimination covers instances of discrimination wrought against persons of all genders and sexes.
In other words, if you feel like you’ve been denied business, removed from a position, or limited from certain opportunities as a result of either your gender or sex, you can pursue a sex discrimination lawsuit alongside an experienced attorney. We can work out the logistics of how you want to present your suit based on your specific circumstances.
Examples of Sexual Discrimination
Some of the most common examples of sexual discrimination include:
- Receiving less desirable work as a result of your gender or sex
- Facing different questions during an interview or other elements of the hiring process
- Receiving a reduced salary compared to people of other genders in the same positions
- Facing restricted working hours, reduced vacation time, and/or a lack of certain benefits, including maternity leave
- Denial of promotions
- Denial of pay raises
Sex discrimination may include sexual harassment, covering all instances of quid pro quo as well as unwelcome sexual advances, inappropriate jokes, and non-consensual touching.
California’s Laws Give You the Means to Fight Back Against Discrimination
The federal legislation designed to give people the right to fight back against sexual discrimination includes the Civil Rights Act, which specifically makes sexual discrimination illegal. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act and Equal Pay Act additionally make it illegal for anyone to discriminate against another person based on their gender or sex.
The Fair Employment and Housing Act further bars people from engaging in sexual harassment of any kind. Similarly, California employers may not fire an employee based on refused sexual advances or the employee’s sexual identity. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are specifically protected from instances of targeted discrimination.
Finally, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) protects anyone who files a complaint against their employer from retaliation. Any attempts to retaliate against an employee seeking justice may see the Commission take legal action in the employee’s name.
(310) 526-8383When Should You Contact a Los Angeles Sex Discrimination Lawyer?
If you think you may have the right to pursue a sex discrimination case against an employer or related party, we encourage you to get in touch with an attorney sooner rather than later. An attorney can help you bring your losses to the attention of the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, which is an essential step if you intend to sue.
We can then work with professional investigators to gather the evidence needed to meet California’s burden of proof. Doing so allows us to establish a specific timeline of incidents that exposed you to illegal sexual harassment. This process also allows us to establish the value of the settlement you intend to demand based on your mistreatment.
Our Los Angeles, CA, sex discrimination attorneys have spent years interpreting the law and coming to understand how sex discrimination cases work. You can trust us to clearly explain the process to you and answer any questions you might have about what you should expect. We are your allies, first and foremost. You can count on us to be transparent as you fight for justice.
Our Team Operates on Contingency for Your Benefit
Omega Law Group and its sex discrimination lawyers in Los Angeles, CA, work on a contingency fee basis. We do not request payment before taking your case, and we don’t send our clients bills while representing them. We only get paid for our services if we win you a settlement that addresses your losses.
Schedule a free case consultation with our representatives to learn more about how we can put our decades of legal service to work on your behalf. These consultations do not obligate you to move forward with our team but rather let you better understand what legal options you have available to you.
You can use a consultation to discuss the nature of our contingency fee agreements. Our team is proud to remove as many of the financial barriers standing between our clients and the justice they deserve as possible.
Book a Case Consultation With a Los Angeles Sex Discrimination Lawyer Today
No one has the right to discriminate against you based on your sex or gender. Persistent harassment can have a devastating impact on your overall well-being while also making you feel unsafe in your everyday life.
If you’re struggling with persistent mistreatment, call a sex discrimination attorney in Los Angeles, CA. The team with Omega Law Group can step up and hold employers, business owners, and other parties accountable for your mistreatment.
Our team has a well-developed understanding of the state and federal legislation designed to protect you from mistreatment. You can book a free case consultation with our representatives today to learn more about the legal action you can take in the face of relentless mistreatment.
