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Sex or gender discrimination in the workplace is illegal in New York City. It is also extremely common. When a man or woman is harassed or treated unfairly by an employer, CEO, co-worker, supervisor or manager, client or customer, vendor, or other non-employee simply based on being a man or woman, he or she has become the victim of sex or gender discrimination. For over 25 years, the experienced attorneys at the Derek Smith Law Group have helped victims of sex or gender discrimination in New York City, just like you, receive the justice they deserve.
Sex or gender discrimination is when a man or woman is treated unfairly or harassed by an employer, CEO, supervisor or manager, co-worker, client or customer, vendor, or non-employee because the person is a man or a woman. It affects women as much as men and can come from people of the same sex or opposite sex. Employees and job applicants are protected from sex or gender discrimination in the workplace by both federal and local New York City laws. Unfortunately, it is among the most common types of discrimination in the workplace.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) is the federal law which protects employees and job applicants in companies with 15 or more employees from gender or sex discrimination in the workplace. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 specifically protects employees from unequal pay for the same job base on gender.
In other words, both men and women are entitled to receive the same pay for substantially equal jobs in the same company when they have worked for the same amount of time. The New York State Human Rights Law (NYHRA) and the New York City Human Rights Law (NYC HRA) protect employees and job applicants in companies with 4 or more employees from sex or gender discrimination in the workplace.
As a victim of sex or gender discrimination, you will need evidence to help prove your case in court. Evidence may come in three forms: direct; disparate; and policy.
Sex or gender discrimination comes in many forms. It can affect men and women and come from someone of the same sex or opposite sex. Some examples of sex or gender discrimination include, but are not limited to:
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A Title VII claim and an Equal Pay claim can be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) within 300 days of the last incident of sex or gender discrimination. The EEOC will investigate the claim and determine whether it falls under the guidelines for sex or gender discrimination. They will then issue a Right to Sue letter, allowing you to file your lawsuit in federal court.
Under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws, your time limit to file a lawsuit with the New York State Human Rights Commission (NYHRC) or the New York City Human Rights Commission (NYCHRC) is one year from the date of the last incidence of sex or gender discrimination.
As a victim of sex or gender discrimination in the workplace, it is normal to want to know what the courts will do to remedy the claim. Relief offered through the courts varies from case to case but may include:
A lawsuit for sex or gender discrimination in New York City can take 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, your case may settle in as quickly as 4 to 6 months. However, if your employer insists on going to trial, your case may take 8 months to a year or more to prepare for trial. The trial may then last anywhere from a few days to several weeks or more until a judgment is entered by the court.
As you plan your next steps for your gender discrimination lawsuit, there are a few things you should do immediately to help move your case along.
In this day and age, no employee should ever have to worry about being discriminated against due to gender. If you are the victim of sex or gender discrimination in New York City, the experienced attorneys at the Derek Smith Law Group can help. Contact us today at (212) 587-0760 for a free consultation. We do not collect any money until you win your case.
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