New York Sex Discrimination Lawyers

Over the past 50 years, women have entered the workforce in large numbers. This infusion of additional talent into the workplace has provided an enormous benefit to employers and the American economy as a whole. Unfortunately, some employers do not recognize the importance of fair treatment of both genders in the workplace and still discriminate against employees on the basis of their sex.

Cary Kane LLP is a law firm of New York sex discrimination lawyers who represent clients who have suffered harm as a result of sex discrimination in employment. Below is a look at two federal statutes that protect employees from this type of conduct. If you have suffered from employment discrimination as a result of your gender, contact a New York sex discrimination attorney at Cary Kane LLP to schedule an initial consultation.

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Congress passed the Equal Pay Act of 1963 to require employers to provide equivalent pay to both men and women who perform similar duties. The law has forced many employers to update their payrolls to reflect the standards that had to be met. However, many workplaces and entire industries still have large salary disparities between male and female workers who perform the same work. If you suffer from such a disparity, you should consult with an attorney familiar with the laws of sex discrimination to determine if you have a claim.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

The following year, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination, which includes discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment based on sex. Discrimination in the "terms and conditions" of employment can include actions such as failing to hire, failing to promote, or paying less in compensation or benefits to members of one sex. But it can also take other forms, most notably sexual harassment, which is discussed in detail in other sections of this site.

Title VII established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, an administrative agency charged with investigating charges of employment discrimination and enforcing the laws. In order to bring a lawsuit under Title VII, you must first exhaust your administrative remedies with the EEOC. It is helpful to consult with an attorney before filing a charge with the EEOC.

New York State and New York City also have laws prohibiting sex discrimination in employment. The New York State Division of Human Rights and New York City Commission on Civil Rights are administrative agencies that enforce the state and local laws, respectively. In contrast to Title VII, it is not necessary to exhaust administrative remedies and first appear before state and local administrative agencies. Instead, an employee can either elect to litigate a claim in court or file a charge with an administrative agency. Regardless of which option you might choose, it is helpful to first consult with an attorney who can give you advice about your best course of action.

When faced with sex discrimination in the workplace, you should turn to an experienced sex discrimination lawyer to determine what avenues of redress are available and how to best assist you in prosecuting such a claim. The attorneys at Cary Kane LLP are prepared to assist victims of sex discrimination in New York City.