You want nothing more than to be treated with dignity and respect for the work you contribute in your workplace. So your actual or perceived sex or gender identity should not be something that jeopardizes this. But if your gut is telling you that you are facing discriminatory harassment or violence in the workplace based on your gender, then you need an experienced New York gender discrimination lawyer from Bell Law Group, PLLC to represent you.
Gender Discrimination Lawyer | Fighting on Behalf of New York Employees
It is a popular belief that gender discrimination in the workplace is only seen with a male employer mistreating a female employee. But on the contrary, you may be made a victim of gender discrimination no matter your actual or perceived sex or gender identity (i.e., male, female, transgender, non-binary, or otherwise) and that of your employer. Regardless, what’s for certain is that you require legal representation from a seasoned New York discrimination lawyer from our firm to rectify the situation.
Laws Against Gender Discrimination in New York
In New York City, the New York City Commission on Human Rights prohibits discriminatory harassment or violence by most employers on the basis of gender. With this, you must understand the distinct definition of gender that the Commission holds. Gender is defined as, “actual or perceived sex, gender identity, and gender expression including a person’s actual or perceived gender-related self-image, appearance, behavior, expression, or other gender-related characteristic, regardless of the sex assigned to that person at birth.”
At the state level, the New York State Human Rights Law was amended through the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) to explicitly add gender identity or expression as a protected class in the workplace. And at the federal level, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act offers similar protections.
Instances of Gender Discrimination in the Workplace
Before you proceed any further in your legal pursuit, you must confirm that such discriminatory actions indeed occurred. For example, gender discrimination in the workplace may be seen if you are paid less than your coworkers of the opposite sex who carry similar qualifications, job responsibilities, etc. It may also apply if you and other coworkers of the same sex are routinely left out of important meetings, preferred job assignments, etc. Rest assured, a proficient New York gender discrimination lawyer may work to determine whether you have a case.
Statute of Limitations for Your Claim
Much like all employment discrimination claims, there is an enforced deadline for when you may bring forward your gender discrimination claim. That is, in New York State, such a claim must be filed within three years from the date on which the last act of discrimination occurred. A failure to meet this statute of limitations translates into a failure to obtain justice over a negligent employer, indefinitely.
Contact Bell Law Group Today
You must not hesitate in getting the ball rolling with your legal action. This is especially true since our law firm offers free initial consultations for cases such as yours. Plus, with the statute of limitations in mind, you simply cannot wait too long to retain the services of a skilled New York gender discrimination lawyer. Contact Bell Law Group, PLLC at your earliest possible convenience.
