GENDER DISCRIMINATION
CHARLESTON, WV GENDER DISCRIMINATION ATTORNEY
Overview
Gender discrimination is still a difficult topic in West Virginia today. Both women and men face certain possible discriminations based on their perceived abilities to perform certain tasks. Some women are overlooked for promotions based on their gender, while men are sometimes excluded from certain industries, such as the beauty therapy industry.
No type of gender discrimination against either gender should ever be accepted. If you’re the victim of gender discrimination and you’re in need of a Charleston, WV attorney, then contact the Love Law Firm. Charles “Chad” M. Love, IV, has been representing gender discrimination victims in courtrooms for two decades and has extensive knowledge of the civil litigation process in West Virginia. If you’re looking for compensation for your ordeal, then you’ve come to the right person
GENDER DISCRIMINATION
There are both federal and state laws regarding the treatment of gender discrimination in the workplace. The West Virginia Human Rights Act made it fully illegal for any person to discriminate against another based on their gender in the workplace. This law also extends to forbid discrimination against anyone on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, and blindness.
This state law is often considered to hold one of the most progressive laws regarding employee protection against sexual harassment, a subset of gender discrimination. To date, this law is actually more protective than the current federal laws.
If you want to file a gender discrimination claim with one of the administrative agencies in West Virginia – the West Virginia Human Rights Commission or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – then you may revoke your right to file a claim in civil court. Before you take any action one way or another, you should speak with a skilled attorney who knows this area of law well. Call the Love Law Firm at (304) 344-5683 and find out more about your options.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Any type of sexual remark or action that is unwanted or unwarranted by one of the parties involved in the workplace is considered sexual harassment by the state of West Virginia. This is a form of gender discrimination that aims to degrade one person in a highly personal matter. According to the sexual harassment policy model outlined by the state government, sexual harassment includes:
- Unwelcome sexual advances
- Any request for sexual favors, whether or not accompanied by promises or threats with regard to the employment relationship
- Other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that may either threaten or insinuate that any rejection of these advances will result in actions towards the employee’s employment, evaluation, wages, advancement, assigned duties, or any other condition of employment or career development
- Any verbal or physical conduct that can substantially interfere with an employee’s ability to do his or her job
- Any unwelcome verbal or physical conduct that results in an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.
The state further encourages all workplaces to have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace. All employees who are victims of sexual harassment are advised to first speak with a company person who is outside his or her regular chain of command. This person usually works in the human resources department. If nothing is done, then the victim could file charges against the company.
To further combat sexual harassment in the workplace and stop it from happening, companies are also encouraged to continually train for both awareness and prevention of sexual harassment. Employees and managers should be routinely briefed on the state and federal policies regarding sexual harassment.
If you have been the victim of sexual harassment and are preparing to file a claim with the Civil Rights Division of the Bureau of Labor or the State Equal Employment Opportunity officer, then keep these tips in mind:
- Never tolerate this terrible behavior. Tell the person to stop the actions immediately.
- Finely document the exact details of what happened, noting the time, place, and any witnesses around.
- Report the incident immediately to your supervisor and an HR supervisor.
Don’t feel like you don’t have the power to end this abuse. Stop this form of gender discrimination by calling the Love Law Firm right now.
Phone:
(304) 344-5683
