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Gender & Sex Discrimination

San Diego Gender & Sex Discrimination Lawyers

Class Action Litigation Team Serving Employees Throughout California

Under California employment law, sex and gender are distinct concepts, though often related. Both forms of discrimination are unlawful in California workplaces and by labor organizations and employment agencies. The law protects Californians from discrimination in hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment. 

Zakay Law Group is an employment law firm based in San Diego that represents clients in class action lawsuits based on discriminatory practices in the workplace. We offer extensive experience with discrimination cases, advocating for legal remedies, such as compensation,  policy changes and enforcement, and employer accountability. By uniting multiple claimants, we strengthen individual voices and spotlight pervasive employer practices contributing to discrimination.

Our team has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for clients in class actions involving thousands of cases. Our successful track record reflects the knowledge, skills, and resources we apply to employment law violations and injustices.

Learn more about where you stand and your options in a free case review with a San Diego gender and sex discrimination attorney at Zakay Law Group. Call (619) 353-8032 or complete our online contact form to get started. Hablamos español.

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  • Aggressive Representation for California Employees
    We are relentless in fighting for your rights. With a mission to ensure fair treatment of all employees, we hold employers accountable and pursue justice for violations of California employment laws.
  • Proven Track Record of Success
    Our team has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for employees, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
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    At Zakay Law Group, we believe that every employee deserves the opportunity to seek justice without barriers. That’s why we offer free consultations to all potential clients.
  • Personalized Service, Powerful Results
    As a boutique firm we deliver personalized attention to every case, while collaborating with larger firms to pool resources, ensuring our clients receive top-tier representation against even the biggest corporations.

What Is Sex vs. Gender Discrimination?

Sex discrimination refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define humans as male or female, such as chromosomes, hormone levels, and reproductive/sexual anatomy. This discrimination involves treating someone unfavorably because of their biological sex. This can include unequal pay, discriminatory hiring practices, or workplace harassment based on being male or female.

Gender discrimination involves the roles, behaviors, activities, and expectations society considers appropriate for men and women. It includes gender identity (how individuals perceive themselves) and gender expression (how they present themselves to the world).

Gender discrimination includes unfair treatment based on gender identity or expression. This can affect transgender individuals or those who do not conform to traditional gender norms. It also covers issues like gender stereotyping and bias.

California Laws Protecting Against Sex & Gender Discrimination

In California, the primary law that covers gender and sex discrimination in the workplace is the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). This law prohibits discrimination based on sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, among other protected characteristics. 

Additionally, the California Equal Pay Act addresses wage discrimination based on sex, requiring that employees be paid equally for substantially similar work, regardless of sex or gender.

These laws are designed to promote fairness and equality in the workplace and provide legal recourse for individuals who experience discrimination.

Examples of Gender & Sex Discrimination in the Workplace

This type of discrimination can manifest in many ways, including: 

  • Unequal pay, where women or individuals of a marginalized gender earn less than their male counterparts for equivalent work
  • Lost promotion opportunities where employees are overlooked for career advancement due to gender biases
  • Sexual harassment, including unwanted advances or derogatory remarks directed at employees based on their sex or gender
  • Pregnant employees who face job termination or demotion  based on their sex and pregnancy

Steps to Take If You've Been Fired or Demoted Based on Sex or Gender

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