Gender Discrimination

Even though the workplace in America is becoming more welcoming to women in executive positions, many women find that they are shut out of promotions and raises because of their gender. For example, a well-qualified woman might be turned down for a promotion or new job because she is told that clients and co-workers feel more comfortable with a male in the position. Another woman might find her position and pay lowered after she returns from maternity leave. This may be construed as a form of gender discrimination.

Gender discrimination at work can take many forms, some of which can be very subtle. The Atlanta firm of Billips & Benjamin, LLP urges all women (and men) who feel that they have experienced job discrimination to document any incidents and contact us as soon as possible.