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Sex Discrimination
SEX & SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION LAWYER iN PASADENA
Sexual orientation discrimination is a form of sex discrimination. At Riggins Law, our discrimination attorneys have handled many sex discrimination cases. If your employer has mistreated you because of your sex, contact our experienced Pasadena sexual orientation discrimination lawyer today.
Sexual Discrimination at Work
Federal and California state law prohibit employment discrimination because of an individual’s sex. Under these laws, sex includes biological sex (i.e., biological differences between men and women) and gender (i.e., a person’s gender-related appearance and behavior regardless of their assigned sex at birth). Thus, adverse employment actions, such as being demoted or terminated based on gender, gender identity, or gender expression, are expressly prohibited.
To establish sex or gender discrimination, a California employee must show they were: (1) a member of a protected group, (2) subjected to an adverse employment decision, (3) qualified for the position, and (4) replaced by a person outside the protected class or that a similarly situated employee was treated more favorably.
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I recently retained Christa on a wrongful termination case. This was a difficult and personally emotional…I can’t recommend Christa highly enough. While I never want to go through a lawsuit again, Christa made the process painless and easy and there’s no one that I’d rather have at my side representing me through such a tough case. The settlement that she negotiated was more than I had expected and she did it all with the upmost professionalism and compassion.
Eric
Sexual Orientation Discrimination &
Wrongful Termination Client
Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
In addition, and unlike federal law, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) expressly prohibits discrimination based on “sexual orientation.” This is one of the vital protections afforded to California employees, which makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate or harass an employee because of their sexual preference or orientation.
Our Pasadena Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawyer Can Help
If you have been subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment at work because of your sex, gender, or sexual orientation, we can help. To evaluate your situation and determine the appropriate legal remedies, contact our office today for a free consultation with our Pasadena sexual orientation discrimination lawyer.
Tell Us About Your Case
Call us today, or complete the contact form on this page, for a free consultation with our wrongful termination attorneys. We take most cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that there is no fee for our services unless we win your case at trial or successfully resolve your case outside of court.
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