Gender discrimination in the workplace is unlawful under both federal and Colorado law. All employees and job applicants, regardless of position, are protected from discriminatory treatment based on gender or sex.
Whether in the private sector, or in federal, state, or local government employment, employees are entitled to a work environment free from bias and discrimination.
Work with an Experienced Gender Discrimination Attorney
Employment attorney Steven Murray welcomes the opportunity to provide experienced counsel and representation to employees confronting sex and gender discrimination in the workplace.
Murray Law represents clients in:
- Federal and state court lawsuits
- Filing discrimination charges with federal, state, and local government agencies
- Mediation and arbitration proceedings
Steven Murray has a strong track record of success, having represented individuals in multiple U. S. District courts, including securing favorable jury verdicts in sex and gender discrimination cases before the U.S. District Court of Colorado.
What is Gender Discrimination?
Sex or gender discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee or applicant because of their gender or sec. This includes discrimination based on:
- Gender stereotypes or assumptions
- Bias from coworkers, supervisors, clients, or vendor
- Relationships or associations with individuals of a specific gender
- Marital status or family roles tied to gender
Employers are prohibited from taking adverse actions based on the gender of an employee. Some of the adverse actions include:
- Refusing to hire
- Termination or layoff
- Demotion or denial of promotion
- Unfair job assignments
- Denying equal pay or benefits
- Creating or allowing a hostile work environment
Federal Law
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is illegal for employers with 15 or more employees to discriminate based on sex or gender. This includes sexual harassment, gender-based bias, and retaliation for reporting such conduct.
Colorado Law
The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act prohibits gender discrimination in the workplace for all employers, regardless of size. Colorado law provides robust protections, including coverage for sexual orientation and gender identity.
Is Sexual Harassment Gender Discrimination?
Sexual harassment is considered a form of gender discrimination and is unlawful when:
- The conduct is unwelcome
- It is severe or pervasive enough to alter the conditions of employment
- It creates a hostile work environment
Retaliation
Federal and Colorado laws prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals through retaliation because they engaged in a protected activity concerning sex or gender discrimination.
Protected activity includes, but is not limited, to filing a charge of sex discrimination with the employer or filing a charge of sex discrimination with a federal or state government agency, or participating in an investigation of a sex discrimination complaint.
Contact a Gender Discrimination Attorney Today
Employees that have been subjected to gender discrimination in the workplace shouldn't wait. Contact employment law attorney Steven Murray today for a confidential consultation.
