Cleveland Gender Discrimination Attorneys
Even though it's unlawful, gender discrimination is an unfortunate reality in many workplaces. Men and women are frequently treated worse or paid less than their co-workers, based on their gender.
In fact, many employers still maintain the "good old boys club" culture and mentality, making it hard for women to advance into supervisory, management, or executive-level positions. Although women have historically been the most frequent victims of gender discrimination, men are not immune to discrimination by women who have obtained positions of power. If you are a woman who has hit the glass ceiling, or a man who has been denied a job, a promotion, a transfer, or have been terminated — because of your gender, our attorneys are here to help you.
Other types of gender-related discrimination include:
- discrimination based on pregnancy
- discrimination based on family status
- discrimination based on having children, especially young children
- discrimination based on being of child-bearing age
If you have experienced any of these types of mistreatment at your job, you may have the right to bring a lawsuit against your employer.
At Caryn Groedel & Associates Co., LPA, in Cleveland, Ohio, we aggressively advocate for male and female employees throughout northeast Ohio who have been paid less, treated worse, denied promotions, or wrongfully terminated because of their gender or a gender-based reason (such as pregnancy, etc.). With more than 50 years of combined experience in employment law, our attorneys go the extra mile to ensure that our clients' rights and interests are protected and pursued.
Cleveland Sexual Harassment Attorneys
It is also unlawful under state and federal laws for employers to allow their employees, especially their supervisors and managers, to harass employees based on the employee's age, race, gender, religion, national origin, or disability. However, many employers still allow this type of workplace environment to exist today.
Harassment need not be blatant; it can be subtle, such as:
- unwanted and unwelcome sexual or race-related jokes or gestures
- unwanted touching or invitations
- the dissemination of sexually explicit or race-related emails or other documents
- making sexual or race-related stereotypical references
- comments or questions regarding appearance or body type
- referring to or describing employees using sexual or race-related terms
- religion-based jokes or comments
- pregnancy-related jokes or comments
- sexual harassment and hostile work environment
- wrongful termination
- retaliation
Also, while many plaintiffs' attorneys shy away from litigation, our Cleveland harassment and discrimination attorneys do not. We look at litigation and trials as a way for our clients to stand up for themselves with our assistance, to right the wrongs to which they have been subjected, and to get closure. We are passionate trial lawyers, committed to pursuing and obtaining justice for our clients, and in so doing, help other employees in those places receive better treatment.
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To schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers, call 440-681-8504 or 1-800-581-4379. You may also contact us on-line.
