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Sex Discrimination

Sometimes discrimination at work is obvious. If you are not treated as well as someone else because of your race, religion or sex, it is called direct discrimination. But more often, people experience more subtle acts of discrimination, such as when employment conditions unfairly limit the chances of people from one sex or a particular ethnic group. This is called indirect discrimination.

States and the federal government have laws that prohibit governmental and private organizations from discriminating against people because of their sex or gender. Employers are prohibited from discriminating or harassing individuals on the basis of sex under the federal Civil Rights Act of 1963 (Title VII) and the Equal Pay Act. Pregnant women are protected under the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA), which prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.

Sex discrimination also involves sexual harassment, which can include unwanted sexual advances, sexual conduct or other verbal or physical action of a sexual nature. You should keep in mind that an employer is required by the law to keep the employment environment free from sexual harassment. An employer may be held liable even when a supervisor or co-worker is the harasser.

Contact the attorneys of James F. Humphreys & Associates. We can help you to determine whether or not the harassment you have experienced at the workplace exhibits grounds for a case. We will not allow any person or place of work to treat you unfairly, in relation to your sex, sexual orientation, marriage status, a pregnancy, or otherwise. Sex discrimination wastes valuable talent and hurts morale. Fill out your free case evaluator now.

James F. Humphreys and Associates Offices

Charleston, West Virginia

United Center, Suite 800
500 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV 25301
Toll Free: (800) 442-1161

Washington, D.C.

1200 New Hampshire Ave.
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
Toll Free: (866) 392-5558

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