Lawyers for Wrongful Termination Due to Gender or Sex
At Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C., we are dedicated to representing individuals who have experienced wrongful termination due to gender or sex. If you suspect you were fired because of gender, or if your employment was unjustly terminated due to discriminatory motives, our firm is equipped to provide you with legal representation that is both thorough and tenacious. A wrongful job termination because of gender or sex is not only morally reprehensible but also legally actionable under both federal and state laws.
The Legal Framework Surrounding Gender Discrimination
Gender discrimination in the workplace is prohibited by multiple legal statutes, both at the federal and state levels. In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides comprehensive protections against discrimination based on gender, sex, or sexual orientation. Under FEHA, gender is defined broadly to include an individual’s biological sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. This ensures that the law extends its protective scope to all employees regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Discrimination based on gender or sex is illegal and can give rise to claims of wrongful dismissal because of gender or wrongful discharge because of sex.
Manifestations of Gender Discrimination Leading to Wrongful Termination
Gender discrimination can lead to wrongful termination in several insidious ways. For example, an employer might claim that an employee’s performance was unsatisfactory when, in reality, the termination was motivated by gender bias. Such actions constitute wrongful firing because of sex, and they violate both FEHA and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These laws are designed to prevent employers from engaging in discriminatory practices that result in the unjust firing because of sex.
Another common scenario involves an employer terminating an employee because they do not conform to traditional gender roles or expectations. This might occur when an employer is uncomfortable with an employee’s gender identity or sexual orientation. In these cases, the employer may fabricate reasons for the termination, such as citing business needs or performance issues, when the true reason is rooted in gender discrimination. Such actions are a clear violation of both state and federal anti-discrimination laws and can result in legal liability for the employer.
Legal Protections Against Wrongful Termination Due to Gender
California’s legal framework provides robust protections against gender discrimination. The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 both make it illegal for employers to terminate an employee on the basis of gender, sex, or sexual orientation. Under these laws, employees who have been wrongfully dismissed because of gender or who have faced wrongful discharge because of sex have the right to seek legal recourse.
Attorneys for Wrongful Termination Due to Gender Serving Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, and Oxnard
If you have been subjected to wrongful job termination because of gender or wrongful firing because of sex, the attorneys at Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. are prepared to provide you with skilled and experienced legal representation. We understand the challenges faced by individuals who have been wrongfully terminated and are committed to ensuring that your rights are vigorously protected. Our attorneys will conduct a comprehensive review of your case, gathering evidence and building a strong legal strategy to hold your employer accountable for their discriminatory actions.
Our legal approach is rooted in a deep understanding of both state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and we are prepared to navigate the complexities of the legal system on your behalf. Whether your case involves a wrongful dismissal because of gender or an unlawful termination because of gender, we are here to provide the legal guidance and support you need to achieve a favorable outcome.
The Best Wrongful Termination Based on Sex Lawyers Are Available to Review Your Case in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, or Oxnard
If you have been the victim of a wrongful discharge because of sex or unjust firing because of sex, it is imperative that you seek legal counsel as soon as possible. The attorneys at Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. are here to advocate for your rights and to help you navigate the legal process with confidence. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can assist you in seeking justice for the wrongful termination you have experienced. If you were fired because of your gender or sex, call us today at (818) 509-9975 or contact us online to schedule a free case evaluation. Our trial tested employment lawyers stand ready to help in cases involving a wrongful dismissal due to gender.
Featured Case Involving Wrongful Termination Due to Gender
Mississippi Univ. for Women v. Hogan, (1982) 458 U.S. 718.
The United States Supreme Court determined that the policy of petitioner Mississippi University for Women (MUW), a state-supported university which has from its inception limited its enrollment to women, of denying otherwise qualified males (such as respondent) the right to enroll for credit in its School of Nursing violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The party seeking to uphold a statute that classifies individuals on the basis of their gender must carry the burden of showing an “exceedingly persuasive justification” for the classification. The burden is met only by showing at least that the classification serves “important governmental objectives and that the discriminatory means employed” are “substantially related to the achievement of those objectives.” The test must be applied free of fixed notions concerning the roles and abilities of males and females. The single-sex admissions policy of MUW’s School of Nursing cannot be justified on the asserted ground that it compensates for discrimination against women and, therefore, constitutes educational affirmative action. A State can evoke a compensatory purpose to justify an otherwise discriminatory classification only if members of the gender benefited by the classification actually suffer a disadvantage related to the classification. Rather than compensating for discriminatory barriers faced by women, MUW’s policy tends to perpetuate the stereotyped view of nursing as an exclusively woman’s job. Moreover, the State has not shown that the gender-based classification is substantially and directly related to its proposed compensatory objective. To the contrary, MUW’s policy of permitting men to attend classes as auditors fatally undermines its claim that women, at least those in the School of Nursing, are adversely affected by the presence of men. Thus, the State has fallen far short of establishing the “exceedingly persuasive justification” needed to sustain the gender-based classification. Nor can the exclusion of men from MUW’s School of Nursing be justified on the basis of the language of § 901(a)(5) of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which exempts from § 901(a)’s general prohibition of gender discrimination in federally funded education programs the admissions policies of public institutions of undergraduate higher education “that traditionally and continually from [their] establishment [have] had a policy of admitting only students of one sex.” It is not clear that, as argued by the State, Congress enacted the statute pursuant to its power granted by § 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment to enforce that Amendment, and thus placed a limitation upon the broad prohibitions of the Equal Protection Clause. Rather, Congress apparently intended, at most, to create an exemption from Title IX’s requirements. In any event, Congress’ power under § 5 “is limited to adopting measures to enforce the guarantees of the Amendment; § 5 grants Congress no power to restrict, abrogate, or dilute these guarantees.”
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