Why Choose Zakay Law Group?
The Right Firm Makes a Difference
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Aggressive Representation for California EmployeesWe 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.
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Proven Track Record of SuccessOur team has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for employees, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
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Free Consultations AvailableAt 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.
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Personalized Service, Powerful ResultsAs 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