Commitment is Everything ...
We at the law offices of Washington & Ernster believe that the pursuit of
justice involves serious
commitment. A commitment of time, skills and resources
to bring about a fair and equitable resolution. Our goal is to commit our passion for justice to serving the best interests of the people.
Awards & Nominations
Houston's Top Lawyers -- The Cletus Ernster & Mickey Washington Interview
-- A star trades the end zone for a courtroom
2007 - 2008 “Matthew W. Plummer, Sr. Justice Award.”
2007 Texas Super Lawyers
2006 Law Dragon 500 New Star
2006 H Texas Magazine Houston's Top Lawyers
NAACP Alex Award For Legal Excellence
NAACP Special President’s Award
Texas Lawyer Magazine 40 up and coming lawyers under 40
Congressional Recognition
Downloads 
Firm Brochure
EEOC Employment Discrimination Charge Statistics
|
|
Sexual Discrimination
Bookmark | Email | Print
Employment discrimination laws have been enacted to protect against Sexual Discrimination in the United States. One such law is under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of sex or gender.
Forms of Sexual Discrimination
Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is illegal to discriminate in any aspect of employment, including:
- hiring and firing;
- compensation, assignment, or classification of employees;
- transfer, promotion, layoff, or recall;
- job advertisements;
- recruitment;
- testing;
- use of company facilities;
- training and apprenticeship programs;
- fringe benefits;
- pay, retirement plans, and disability leave; or
- other terms and conditions of employment.
What is Sexual Discrimination?
Sexual discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant less favorably because because of his or her gender. Employment decisions based on stereotypes and assumptions about abilities, traits, or the performance of individuals on the basis of sex is also considered sexual discrimination.
Special Considerations
The following is a brief list of special considerations relating to sexual discrimination.
- Sexual Harassment - You are protected against practices ranging from direct requests for sexual favors to workplace conditions that create a hostile environment for persons of either gender, including same sex harassment.
- Pregnancy Based Discrimination - In another form of sexual discrimination and under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, you are protected against discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions.
- Equal Pay - Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963, you are protected against compensation discrimination on the basis of sex.
- Retaliation - You are protected and have a right to be free from retaliation for your opposition to discrimination or the participation in an EEOC proceeding by filing a charge, testifying, assisting, or otherwise participating in an agency proceeding.
Do I Have a Sexual Discrimination Lawsuit?
If you feel that you have been discriminated against because of your sex or gender, WE can help. Our law firm’s employment discrimination attorneys are an experienced team of trial lawyers that represent our clients in sexual discrimination lawsuits. We are a small yet powerful boutique type law firm with the resources available to represent you in your time of need.
  = Required Field
Sexual Discrimination Resources
EEOC Employment Discrimination Charge Statistics
Sexual Discrimination News (National)
Discrimination commissioner to champion men's rights - News.com.au
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick suggested the new commissioner to champion the rights of men as the Rudd Government moves to overhaul the Sex Discrimination Act. She said the commissioner should have the same powers as her role ...
Discrimination charges against Mayor Dwyer lead to change - Petersburg Pilot
Tensions on the city council reached new heights in August when Councilor Melinda Hofstad filed a sexual discrimination complaint against Mayor Al Dwyer. The complaint, filed with the city, required that a full investigation be conducted under state ...
KC delays vote on volunteer ordinance - Kansas City Star
Through a procedural move, the Kansas City Council today delayed a vote on an ordinance that council members believe will bar Mayor Mark Funkhouser?s wife from serving in his office. The ordinance will now be considered next week. Council members ...
Local Experts React to NE Working Women Survey - NebraskaTV
A large group of working women are unhappy with their current jobs, that's according to a recent survey from a Nebraska women's advocacy group. Reporter Samantha Suttle takes a deeper look at the problems working women still face today. A majority of ...
Vote on KC volunteer policy delayed - Kansas City Star
Following the vote, Councilwoman Sharon Sanders Brooks (right) had an exchange with Councilwoman Jan Marcason that ended with Brooks admonishing: ?Don?t you threaten me. Don?t you ever do that.? Marcason said later that it ?definitely ...
Bryce sworn in as G-G - Australian Broadcasting Corp.
Quentin Bryce has been officially sworn in as Australia's first female Governor-General. "Australians, you have entrusted a great deal to me, I will honour your trust," Ms Bryce said in her speech after the ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra ...
Light Rail Lines - Primebuzz.kcstar.com
A hub of news, discussion and analysis of light rail in KC . Through a procedural move, the Kansas City Council today delayed a vote on an ordinance that council members believe will bar Mayor Mark Funkhouser?s wife from serving in his office. The ...
Old boys' network invests in female entrepreneurs - Salon
I'm a fan of microfinance, especially for women. Ample studies have shown if you help women in developing countries, you also help their children and larger communities, which is not always the case when you help men in extremely patriarchal ...
Limbo for US Women Reporting Iraq Assaults - Common Dreams
WASHINGTON - Mary Beth Kineston, an Ohio resident who went to Iraq to drive trucks, thought she had endured the worst when her supply convoy was ambushed in April 2004. After car bombs exploded and insurgents began firing on the road between Baghdad ...
Video lands superintendent in hot water - MSNBC
This image taken from video provided by WBBM-TV in Chicago shows Rich Mitchell, the superintendent of the Bremen High School District, holding a martini glass in a mock documentary he created and posted on the district's Web site. CHICAGO - A ...
|
|
Secure 128-bit SSL Encrypted Email Communication -