Gender / Sex Discrimination

California Government Code § 12940 (a) makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee or an applicant for employment on the grounds of their sex.

Gender/Sex Discrimination may include paying a worker of one sex less than another for performing the same work under similar conditions. Passing over qualified mothers for high-profile projects, promotions, or travel opportunities under the assumption that they are less committed to their careers. Promoting a less qualified male candidate over a highly qualified female candidate (or vice versa), often rationalized by subjective “cultural fit” metrics. Steering employees into specific roles based on sex—such as assigning men to client-facing roles and women to behind-the-scenes administrative duties. Refusing to hire a candidate, firing an employee, or forcing them onto leave because they are pregnant. Or discouraging or denying male employees the right to take parental leave. 

If you believe that you have suffered discrimination on account of your gender/sex, contact the Law Offices of Ugo O. Asobie. Free Consultation. Gender/sex discrimination cases are handled on contingency.