Colorado Gender Discrimination Lawyers Will Help with Any Gender Discrimination Issue

The workplace should be a safe place where all employees are treated fairly. Unfortunately, gender discrimination occurs in all professions and lines of work. For example, an employee might be denied a promotion because of her gender. Another example is workplace harassment, such as when a worker is subject to severe sexual harassment or is promised a raise or promotion in exchange for sexual favors. In all cases, gender discrimination is unlawful, and at Coffman Legal, our Denver Colorado gender discrimination lawyers are here to ensure that everyone is treated fairly in the workplace, regardless of gender.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GENDER DISCRIMINATION LAWS

It is unlawful for an employer to make decisions about an employee’s pay rates and salary, their opportunities for promotions, or their general job standards because of the employee’s gender identity. In order to promote equity, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits unfair treatment on the basis of gender. These anti-discrimination laws apply to anyone who is affected by unfair actions because of their gender in the workplace, meaning that anyone can bring a gender discrimination claim. Gender discrimination can be present at all stages of employment, including:

• Hiring and firing;
• Promotions and bonuses;
• Working conditions; and
• Salaries and wages.

One example of gender discrimination is if a woman is subjected to severe sexual harassment by a co-worker or supervisor, such as groping, sexual innuendos and sexually charged comments, and other unwanted sexual advances.

Another example is if a woman is paid less or denied promotions because of her gender, despite the fact that she is equally as qualified as her male counterparts.

Because these issues can be hard to detect and even harder to talk about, our gender discrimination attorneys are here to help you assert your right to work in a workplace that is free from gender discrimination and harassment.

PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS IF YOU HAVE FACED GENDER DISCRIMINATION

If you suspect that you have been or are being discriminated against in the workplace, it is vital that you act immediately to protect your rights.

1. Record everything (including all conversations and other forms of communication that prove there was discrimination or that reference discrimination). It is best to write down everything that happened ASAP. Make these notes detailed, and include dates, times, witnesses, and of course, a summary of the discriminatory behavior. Written records, even if on a post-it note or on your phone’s Notes app, are helpful forms of evidence when they are made as soon as possible. The more information that you have, the better off you will be in the claims process.
2. Take steps to report the issue in writing as soon as possible, and then follow up on it. If you workplace has guidelines on how to report harassment, follow those to the best of your ability. Many workplaces have a Human Resources (HR) department and encourage their employees to report harassing behavior. Others require employees to report directly to their supervisor or employer. In any case, it is important to make sure there is a paper trial that shows you made the report, which is why sending an email or text as a way of informing your employer of the harassment is recommended. Sometimes, it can be difficult to report some things, such as sexual harassment, but it is vital that you report the harassment as soon as possible.
3. Follow up with the report often and make new reports if the discrimination continues. It is your right to be treated fairly in the workplace.

Depending on the circumstances, before filing a gender discrimination lawsuit, an employee must file a formal discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The process of filing the EEOC complaint and following up on it can be confusing and time-consuming. Fortunately, our Denver gender discrimination attorneys are experienced in gender discrimination cases. You deserve justice and fair financial compensation.

CONTACT OUR DENVER GENDER DISCRIMINATION LAWYERS

If you believe that you have been impacted or adversely affected by your gender with regard to an employment decision, including pay, promotion, termination, etc, then contact our experienced Denver Colorado Gender Discrimination Attorneys for a free and confidential consultation at 720-784-7717. You deserve to be treated equally to employees of different genders. If you are experiencing disparate treatment because of your gender, then contact our Denver Gender Discrimination Lawyers.