Gender Discrimination/Glass Ceiling Archives

What is gender pay discrimination and what can I do about it?

Gender Pay Discrimination According to an analysis performed by the National Women’s Law Center, women earn 80 cents on the dollar compared to men, amounting … Continued

Pay discrimination against executives: what is the “salary negotiation defense” in Equal Pay Act cases?

According to a Council of Economic Advisers issue brief about the Gender Gap, “median earnings for a woman working full-time all year in the United States totaled only … Continued

Pay discrimination claims under the Equal Pay Act versus Title VII: what is the difference?

Major differences between EPA and Title VII pay discrimination claims Although Title VII and the Equal Pay Act (EPA) have many similarities, they also have … Continued

What are common signs of a glass ceiling within a company?

Sign #1: look around, who do you see? Corporations have made significant progress in diversifying their employees over the last few decades. But even for … Continued

Can I still file a Title VII discrimination lawsuit if I missed the EEOC charge deadline?

The answer is: it depends on what kind of lawsuit you’re bringing. If your claim is against a private employer (not the government) and involves … Continued

Is an employee protected against retaliation for testifying on behalf of a co-worker?

Yes. The anti-retaliation provision of Title VII provides broad protection for participation in any manner in a Title VII related proceeding, which encompasses protection for … Continued

Is an employee protected against retaliation for participating in an employer’s internal investigation?

Yes. The Supreme Court held in Crawford v. Metro. Gov’t of Nashville, 555 U.S.271, 279-80 (2009) that the plaintiff’s participation in an employer’s internal investigation … Continued

How do I file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC?

For a claim under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, you’re going to want to file a complaint to discrimination with … Continued

How does the EEOC prove someone is qualified for the job?

If we’re talking, let’s say, in the promotion discrimination context where you’ve applied for a promotion and didn’t get it, some of the … Continued

I think I was discriminated against at work. What should I do now?

If you think if you’ve been discriminated against at work, there’s really three main things that you should do. First, you want to … Continued

What is a protected class in a discrimination case?

A protected class refers to a variety of different characteristics that Congress has decided should be protected from discrimination. And common examples of … Continued

What is glass ceiling discrimination?

Glass ceiling discrimination is a form of promotion discrimination. What it refers to is a set of artificial barriers that have been keeping … Continued