Sadly, many people encounter workplace discrimination because of their sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. I fight for employees who experience discrimination and unfair treatment. Sex discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfairly at work because of their sex or gender.
Employers are legally required to ensure that people of all sexes, sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities have equal opportunities, wages, and workplace protections. Despite these laws, many workers continue to face unfair treatment. It can also be subtle, like being passed over for promotions , given lower wages, or excluded from projects and leadership roles. Common examples of sex discrimination include:. A woman not being considered for a leadership role despite being equally or more qualified than male coworkers.
Men being discouraged or criticized for taking paternity leave. Non-binary employees facing resistance or being dismissed when asserting their needs. Whether you work in tech , education, agriculture , hospitality , or healthcare , these protections apply to you.
California law prohibits pregnancy discrimination. Some employers make the false assumption that pregnant employees are unreliable or unfit for work. Others refuse to provide accommodations for pregnancy-related needs. These actions are illegal and hurt not only employees but also their families. Examples of pregnancy discrimination include:. Being denied promotions or forced to take leave after announcing your pregnancy.
Whether you need time off to recover from childbirth or temporary adjustments to your workload, I can help make sure your rights are respected. Whether you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer , your employer must treat you the same as they treat other employees. You should never be judged, excluded, or harassed because of who you love or who you are. Discrimination can take many forms, such as inappropriate jokes, unequal treatment, exclusion from key opportunities, or even wrongful termination.
