Recognizing And Combatting Gender Discrimination In The Workplace

Many people consider gender discrimination in employment to be a relic of the past. It is not. The fight continues to this day and has expanded, thanks to a greater understanding that gender is not as limited or fixed as it has traditionally been regarded.

At Maloney O'Laughlin PLLC, our attorneys fight for the rights of employees across Washington, including those who have suffered sex or gender discrimination.

Protections Under Federal And State Laws

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sex or gender. While the act does not explicitly offer protections based on sexual orientation or gender identity, important court rulings in recent years have extended protections to members of the LGBTQIA community. The Washington Law Against Discrimination also prohibits sex/gender discrimination and does specify a ban on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination.

Examples Of Sex And Gender Discrimination

Because most employers will not outwardly admit discriminatory behavior, it is often easier to prove sex/gender discrimination through larger hiring, promotion and pay trends at a given company. Examples could include:

• Unequal pay by gender for the same work
• Very unbalanced rates of promotion between men and women
• Sexual harassment
• Refusal to hire men, women, transgender or nonbinary individuals
• Different working conditions based on gender
• Different advancement opportunities, bonuses or others based on gender

Let Our Attorneys Investigate Your Claim

When you hire our firm, we fully investigate your allegations and help you gather the evidence to demonstrate clear examples of sex/gender discrimination (either on an individual basis or as a larger pattern).

We will then help you resolve your legal dispute in the most efficient and favorable manner available, which could include taking the case to trial or settling out of court (depending on the willingness of the defendant to negotiate). In short, we will be prepared for whatever best serves your interests and your case.

Talk To Attorneys Who Care About Your Workplace Rights

At Maloney O'Laughlin PLLC, we are passionate about representing workers who have faced sex or gender discrimination. We feel we are helping the client individually, plus advancing workplace equality more broadly throughout Washington. To tell us your story and discuss your legal options, contact our Seattle firm to schedule an initial consultation. Simply fill out our online contact form or call 206-536-2338.