SEX & SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION

Sexual orientation discrimination is a form of sex discrimination. At Riggins Law, our discrimination attorneys have handled many sex discrimination cases. If your employer has mistreated you because of your sex, contact our experienced Los Angeles sexual orientation discrimination lawyer today.

Sex Discrimination

Federal and California state law prohibit employment discrimination because of an individual’s sex. Under these laws, sex includes biological sex (i.e., biological differences between men and women) and gender (i.e., a person’s gender-related appearance and behavior regardless of their assigned sex at birth). Thus, adverse employment actions, such as being demoted or terminated based on gender, gender identity, or gender expression, are expressly prohibited.

To establish sex or gender discrimination, a California employee must show they were: (1) a member of a protected group, (2) subjected to an adverse employment decision, (3) qualified for the position, and (4) replaced by a person outside the protected class or that a similarly situated employee was treated more favorably.

Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

In addition, and unlike federal law, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) expressly prohibits discrimination based on “sexual orientation.” This is one of the vital protections afforded to California employees, which makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate or harass an employee because of their sexual preference or orientation.

Our Los Angeles Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawyer Can Help

If you have been subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment at work because of your sex, gender, or sexual orientation, we can help. To evaluate your situation and determine the appropriate legal remedies, contact our office today for a free consultation with our Los Angeles sexual orientation discrimination lawyer.