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If you are an employee or job applicant that has been treated unfairly in a Miami workplace because of your gender, you may be the victim of sex or gender discrimination. Sex or gender discrimination is illegal under both federal and local laws. It does not matter whether you are a man or woman and it does not matter if the person discriminating against you is the same or opposite sex. You have rights that include being treated equally no matter your sex or gender. For the past 25 years, the experienced attorneys at the Derek Smith Law Group have helped people, just like you, get the compensation they deserve.
Sex or gender discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee or job applicant is treated unfairly or harassed by an employer, CEO, co-worker, supervisor or manager, client or customer, vendor, or other non-employees because you are male or female. Both men and women can be equally affected, and it can come from a person of the same sex or opposite sex. This type of discrimination can result in demotions, terminations, denial of benefits, pay decreases, being passed over for promotions, harassment, or any other treatment that is unethical, immoral, or unequal.
Sex or gender discrimination is protected by laws on the federal and local levels. Some of the laws protecting you include:
When thinking about evidence, there are three ways to prove that you experienced sex or gender discrimination in the workplace: direct evidence; disparate evidence; and policy evidence.
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Whether you are hitting a “glass ceiling,” denied benefits for your family, experiencing sexism in the workplace, or harassed for your gender, you may be experiencing sex or gender discrimination in the workplace. Here are some examples of sex or gender discrimination in Miami:
If you wish to file a claim under the federal laws of Title VII or the Equal Pay Act, you must file the claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC gives a time limit of 300 days to file your claim, at which time they will investigate to make sure it falls under the guidelines of sex or gender discrimination. If approved, you will receive a Right to Sue letter allowing you to file a lawsuit in federal court.
The Florida Human Relations Commission (FHRC) handles any claims filed under the Florida Human Relations Act. You have 1 year to file a claim. Florida institutes a work-sharing agreement which will allow the claim to automatically be filed with the EEOC as well.
If you are going to take the leap to file a complaint against your employer in Miami, it is natural to wonder what type of relief the court will offer. Some remedies available through the courts for your claim may include, but are not limited to:
Sex and gender discrimination lawsuits can last anywhere from 4 to 6 months to a year or longer, depending on the details of your case. If your employer is willing to negotiate a fair settlement before going to trial, your case may settle in as little as 4 to 6 months. However, if your employer refuses to negotiate a settlement and insists on going to trial, your case may take 8 months to a year or longer to prepare. The trial may then take another few days to several weeks or longer before a judgment is entered by the court.
As you decide what your next steps may be, there are a few things you should do to help prepare your claim for filing.
No one should ever be forced to work in an environment where they are treated unfairly or harassed because of gender or sex. If you are a victim of sex or gender discrimination in a Miami workplace, the experienced attorneys at the Derek Smith Law Group, one of FindLaw’s Top sexual harassment attorneys in Miami, can help. We have helped our client win over $165,000,000, and we want to help you. Contact us today at (305) 946-1884 for your free consultation. We do not collect any money until you win your case.
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