Philadelphia Employment Law Attorneys Defending Victims Of Gender Discrimination
At Markowitz & Richman, we believe that no one should suffer because of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation or pregnancy. That is why our employment law attorneys advocate for employees in Philadelphia and the surrounding communities of Pennsylvania. With more than 40 years of experience, we are prepared to fight for you tenaciously, whether this means negotiating a favorable settlement or representing you before the court.
Our team of employment lawyers has represented unions, union workers, C-suite executives and blue collar professionals in all industries. We speak to you in plain English and let you know exactly what you can expect from your case. We also represent clients who work or reside in New Jersey.
Understanding Pregnancy Discrimination In Pennsylvania
Navigating a career while expecting is demanding enough without the added strain of an unjust workplace environment. Our gender discrimination attorneys advocate for working mothers and pregnant employees who have been targeted by unlawful workplace discrimination.
Employers frequently rely on flimsy pretexts to justify terminating pregnant workers or recent mothers. Discerning whether an employer’s explanation is genuine or a cover for bias can be challenging, but experienced legal counsel can help you spot the warning signs.
This discrimination often begins subtly: managers may suddenly become hypercritical, alter job duties without consent or exclude expecting mothers from high-profile assignments. If you have noticed an unfair shift in how you are treated at work, we are here to investigate the situation on your behalf.
What Are Some Examples Of Gender Discrimination?
Gender-based discrimination can take place in just about any work environment. Many people underestimate just how common it is in not only Pennsylvania but also the United States. An employer’s long-standing policies may even inadvertently be set up to discriminate against one gender. Some examples of discrimination based on gender, sex or pregnancy include:
- Disparate (unequal) pay for the same work
- Disparate treatment such as unequal job duties
- Sexual harassment involving unwanted advances, comments or physical touch
- Failure to promote employees of one gender
- Wrongful demotion or termination for reporting discrimination
- Wrongful demotion or termination for announcing pregnancy
- Unequal commission rates
If you have experienced one or more of these situations, it is time to seek advice from our employment law attorneys. We can speak with you to discuss whether you have an actionable case.
Contact Markowitz & Richman
Contact our sex discrimination lawyers at 267-528-0121 or toll free at 800-590-4561 for a free telephone conversation. You can also use our online contact form. We are conveniently located in Philadelphia, Allentown and Haddonfield, New Jersey.
