Labor & Employment Law
Sex Discrimination in Florida
Sass Law Firm represents employees in sex discrimination cases in both federal and state courts. Laws prohibiting treating employees differently with regard to the terms, conditions and privileges of employment based upon sex also make it illegal to subject an employee to harassment because of his or her sex or gender, including creating a hostile work environment. If you feel you are being discriminated against because of your sex, and need assistance with seeking internal remedies and/or legal remedies, or if you are retaliated against for complaining about sex discrimination or sexual harassment, please call Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights. Sex discrimination, harassment and retaliation are against the law.
Similarly, if you feel you have suffered sex discrimination in not being hired because of your sex, being fired because of your gender, or in any other manner, and are seeking a remedy for the sex discrimination, either through the employer or the courts, please call Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies.
Retaliation
Additionally, if you are retaliated against for complaining about sexual or sex-based discrimination or harassment, please call Sass Law Firm to schedule a consultation to learn more about your rights and potential remedies. Retaliation is against the law.
Sex and Gender Discrimination Frequently Asked Questions
Sex discrimination can occur in various forms, including:
- Not being hired because of your sex
- Being fired because of your gender
- Different treatment in terms and conditions of employment
- Creating or allowing a hostile work environment
Both federal and state laws protect employees from sex discrimination.
Protection extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including:
- Hiring decisions
- Firing decisions
- Promotions
- Work assignments
- Working conditions
- Any other employment-related decisions
Sex-based harassment includes:
- Harassment because of a person’s sex or gender
- Creation of a hostile work environment
- Different treatment regarding workplace conditions
- Any discriminatory behavior based on sex or gender
If you experience discrimination or harassment:
- Document all incidents
- Consider internal workplace remedies if available
- Seek legal consultation if the discrimination or harassment continues
- Know your rights under federal and state law
Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for:
- Complaining about sexual harassment
- Reporting sex discrimination
- Complaining about sex-based discrimination
- Participating in related investigations
- Exercising their legal rights
Sex discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are against both federal and state laws.