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If you are an employee or job applicant that is treated unfairly at work in Philadelphia or harassed because you are either a man or a woman, you may be the victim of sex or gender discrimination. This treatment can come from your employer, CEO, supervisor or manager, co-worker, client or customer, vendor, or other non-employee of the company. It is illegal and should never be tolerated. For over 25 years, the experienced attorneys at the Derek Smith Law Group in Philadelphia have helped victims of sex or gender discrimination, just like you, get the compensation they deserve.
Sex or gender discrimination in the workplace is when a man or woman is treated unfairly or harassed by an employer, CEO, co-worker, supervisor or manager, client or customer, vendor, or other non-employee because of sex or gender. This can come in the form of termination, demotions, being passed over for promotions, pay decreases, reassignments, refusal of benefits, or even unequal pay. Whether you are an employee or a job applicant, you have the right to fair and equal treatment in the workplace, regardless of your sex or gender.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the federal law that prevents employers and their associates from discriminating against someone in the workplace of 15 or more employees on the basis of sex or gender. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 is the federal law that prevents employers in companies with 15 or more employees from paying men and women different salaries for conducting substantially the same type of work.
If a man and a woman have worked with a company for the same period of time and have the same or substantially the same position, they should be paid the same salary. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act prohibits employers with 4 or more employees to discriminate against employees or job applicants based on sex or gender. The Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance prohibits employers in Philadelphia from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on sex or gender.
As a victim of sex or gender discrimination in the workplace, you must produce evidence to help prove your case. Evidence can come in three forms: direct; disparate; or policy.
Sex or gender discrimination can take many forms. In the workplace, it can look like unequal pay, “glass ceiling” issues, or sexism. However, it can also be much more subtle, like simply being overlooked for a promotion or a tasteless joke. Some examples of sex or gender discrimination include, but are not limited to:
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Both Title VII claims and Equal Pay Act claims are handled by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The time limit to file a claim with the EEOC is 300 days from the date of the last incident of discrimination. The EEOC will investigate the claim to ensure it fits the guidelines of sex or gender discrimination and Issue a Right to Sue letter, which allows you to file your lawsuit in federal court.
Pennsylvania Human Rights Act (PHRA) claims are filed with the Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission (PHRC). You have 1 year to file a claim for sex or gender discrimination with the PHRC.
You may file a claim under the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance 300 days after the last incident of discrimination.
Philadelphia courts have many remedies for victims of sex or gender discrimination. Some of the available remedies may include, but are not limited to:
A sex or gender discrimination lawsuit may 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, your case may settle within 4 to 6 months. However, if your employer 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 more before a judgment is entered.
Making the decision to fight for your rights regarding sex or gender discrimination is not something to be taken lightly. However, as you are making that call, here are a few things you can do to help your case.
No one should have to work in an environment where they are discriminated against because they are a man or a woman. If you are the victim of sex or gender discrimination in Philadelphia, our experienced attorneys at the Derek Smith Law Group, one of Findlaw’s top sexual harassment attorneys in Philadelphia, can help. We have helped clients win over $165,000,000 and we want to help you too. Contact us today at (215) 391-4790 for your free consultation. We do not collect any money until you win your case.
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