Workplace Sexual Discrimination

Are you experiencing sexual discrimination at your workplace? Even if there is no direct threat to your job, sexual harassment can be considered a form of discrimination. Sex or gender discrimination is generally illegal. It can cause harm by denying jobs, equal pay, benefits, promotions or other things associated with successful employment. A qualified Kansas City workplace sexual discrimination lawyer can help you understand your rights, guide you through the legal process, and fight for justice and compensation. At Holman Schiavone, LLC, we have focused our practice on helping employees confront employers who engage in, tolerate or ignore illegal practices such as sexual discrimination. Workplace sexual discrimination encompasses any form of discriminatory or harassing behavior or comments based on an employee’s sex or gender. Discrimination occurs when a group of employees is treated differently due to their protected status or minority group membership, such as racial discrimination. Broadly, the definitions are: Contrary to popular belief, any individual, regardless of their gender, can be a victim of sexual harassment. The harasser could be a co-worker, supervisor or even a nonemployee such as a customer or client. A discrimination attorney can help victims navigate the legal process and seek justice. Federal laws, such as Title IX of the Education Amendments, forbid discrimination based on sex in any program or activity that receives federal funding, thereby creating a structure to safeguard employees from workplace sexual discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the organization that is against workplace discrimination. It enforces laws and protects employees from unfair treatment.