Sex Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
Carroll & McDonald, Attorneys at Law
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1-877-878-5914 | E-Mail
In 2007, more than 25,000 charges of sex discrimination or sex harassment were filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Sex discrimination and sex harassment in the workplace have been unlawful in the United States for more than 40 years — but there are still plenty of occasions when sex discrimination takes place on the job. What's more, it doesn't matter what kind of work you do. Any employee — from a minimum-wage worker at a fast food restaurant to a high-salary executive at a Fortune 500 company — can find themselves the subject of sex discrimination on the job.
The Employment Law Firm of Carroll & McDonald, Attorneys at Law
Carroll & McDonald, Attorneys at Law, is a Milwaukee-area employment law firm that focuses its practice on protecting the rights of employees who face unlawful discrimination or wrongful termination on the job. From our offices in New Berlin, our employment law attorneys represent employees throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Because our lawyers believe that everyone should have access to high-quality legal representation, we offer low-cost and in-depth initial consultations, as well as reasonable rates and flexible payment plans.
If you believe you have suffered unlawful sex discrimination in the workplace, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible to learn about your legal options. Don't wait too long, or you could lose your right to take legal action against your employer.
What Does Workplace Sex Discrimination Look Like?
Sex or gender discrimination in the workplace takes many forms:
- Hiring and Promotions: If a company refuses to hire or promote you because you are female
- Terms and Conditions: If your workplace conditions or the terms of your employment are different because you are a woman, e.g., if you are a security officer who is not provided with a separate changing area on the job site
- Sexual Harassment: If a supervisor demands sexual favors in exchange for positive treatment, or if your supervisor or co-workers engage in unwanted sexual behavior that is either severe or ongoing, and your supervisor makes no effort to force a stop to the behavior after you make a complaint
- Pregnancy Discrimination: Any type of discrimination against a woman who is pregnant is also considered sex discrimination
- Pay Rate Discrimination: If you are not being paid a wage that is comparable to the wages of a male employee performing similar work, that may be sex discrimination
The Wisconsin Fair Employment Act also protects people from workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
Contact Carroll & McDonald, Attorneys at Law
If you believe you have been the victim of sex discrimination or sexual harassment, contact our office for immediate legal advice.
In the initial consultation, we will conduct a detailed interview to find out exactly what happened and how we can help. We will ask you detailed questions about the facts of your case, discuss your particular goals and discuss the legal options available to you to meet those goals.
To schedule an appointment, contact our office today. Call toll-free to 1-877-878-5914, or send us an e-mail for a prompt response.
