Gender Discrimination Lawyer: Protecting Your Workplace Rights

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As a gender discrimination lawyer, I represent employees who experience discrimination because of their gender. Gender discrimination includes unfair treatment based on sex, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and unequal opportunities. If you believe you are a victim of gender discrimination, contact me here to discuss your case.

How Am I Protected From Gender Discrimination?

Both federal and state laws protect employees from gender discrimination. The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Texas Labor Code empower employment attorneys like myself to hold employers accountable for gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation in the workplace.

Additionally, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates claims of gender discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

Act Quickly to Preserve Your Claim

  • Private Employers: You must file your gender discrimination claim within 180 days under the Texas Labor Code and 300 days under Title VII.
  • Federal Employees: Federal workers must use the Federal EEO process, which has a much shorter deadline of 45 days from the date of the incident to file a claim.

If you miss these deadlines, you risk losing your right to pursue justice. I, as an experienced gender discrimination lawyer, can help you navigate these strict timelines and protect your rights.

What Is Gender Discrimination?

In my practice as a gender discrimination lawyer, I have seen gender discrimination in the workplace occur in many forms. This form of discrimination can impact both men and women. Below are common examples of gender discrimination:

  1. Wrongful Termination

The most extreme form of gender discrimination occurs when employers terminate employees simply because of their gender.

  1. Retaliation for Reporting Gender Discrimination

Employers may retaliate against employees for filing complaints about gender discrimination. Retaliation can include demotion, negative performance reviews, or even termination.

  • Read my full article on retaliation [here].
  1. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Workplace harassment based on gender or sex is another form of discrimination.

  • Read more on sexual harassment [here].
  1. Treating Women Differently in the Workplace

Gender discrimination often results in women being treated unfairly compared to men. Examples include:

  • Promoting men to roles the employer perceives as “men’s jobs.”
  • Policies that disproportionately affect women.
    • Example: A policy requiring employees to be over 6 feet tall for promotions would exclude most women.
  • Holding women to higher or different standards than men for the same position.
  1. Gender Stereotypes in the Workplace

Gender stereotypes can lead to unfair treatment, such as:

  • Assumptions about sexual orientation based on gender.
  • “Women are too emotional” stereotypes.
  • Expectations for women to look “pretty” or behave non-assertively in the workplace.
  • Assuming women with children are less committed to their jobs.
  1. Failure to Promote: Breaking the Glass Ceiling

Many women face barriers to promotions due to the “good old boys’ club,” where male employees are prioritized for leadership positions, regardless of qualifications.

  1. Equal Pay Issues

Unequal pay for equal work remains a major gender discrimination issue in the workplace.

Read more about equal pay issues [here].

What to Do If You Are Experiencing Gender Discrimination

If you suspect you are experiencing gender discrimination, often employees take the following steps to protect themselves:

  1. Document Everything: Keep records of discriminatory actions, emails, and conversations.
  2. Consult a Gender Discrimination Lawyer: Discuss your situation with a qualified employment attorney to understand your rights and legal options.

Filing a gender discrimination claim can be intimidating. As a Houston gender discrimination lawyer, I will guide you through the process, ensure your voice is heard, and fight to hold your employer accountable.

For additional employment information visit the the employment law home page.

Contact me, your Houston Employment Attorney

If you believe you have experienced gender discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, or wrongful termination, I am here to help. As an experienced gender discrimination lawyer, I represent employees across Houston and Texas.

Call me today or [contact me here] to schedule a consultation and discuss your case. Let’s protect your rights and fight for the justice you deserve.

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