Over the years, women have faced many obstacles to enter the workforce and excel alongside their male counterparts. Unfortunately, some gender inequality still exists in the job market today. Rather than remaining quiet about the injustice, here are some of the scenarios where you can enlist the help of an attorney in pursuing legal action.

What Kinds of Gender Inequality May You Experience?

One of the most common forms of gender inequality is individualized discrimination—when a sole employee is treated differently due to their gender. For example, a more-qualified woman might be denied a promotion in favor of their male colleague.

Another example is if two employees, a man and a woman, were involved in an activity that required penalization—such as forging a document—but only the woman was demoted, while the man retained his position. To prove discrimination, attorneys must find a way to show that gender was the motivating factor in the decision.

On the other hand, many women are victims of systemic discrimination, which takes place on a broader scale. For example, a company may receive similar numbers of men and women applicants, but hire a disproportionate amount of men. Hired employees, both men and women, may pitch their superiors ideas, but their superiors disproportionately choose to run with the men’s ideas. A group of women could bring a claim of systemic discrimination against the employer in these cases.

What Can You Do About It?

If you believe you were a victim of gender inequality, you can pursue a civil lawsuit.

First, file a complaint within 180 days of the incident, such as with the company’s HR department. Once the administrative agency is aware of your concern, if they do not address the issue, ask them for a report of the complaint and use it to file a suit with an attorney.

A business law professional will assess the situation from all angles to fight for the compensation you deserve and request that the company’s policies are modified to protect against future discrimination.

To learn more about your rights as a victim of gender inequality, reach out to The Law Offices of Bromm, Lindahl, Freeman-Caddy & Lausterer in Wahoo, NE. This firm has been serving clients since 1893 and has continued to evolve over the decades. As a result of their hard work, they’ve earned the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell:  AV® Preeminent™.To learn more about their practice areas, including business and family law, visit the website. You can also call (402) 443-3225 to set up a consultation with a skilled attorney.