SEX AND GENDER DISCRIMINATION

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SEX AND GENDER DISCRIMINATION
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• We often brush off gender discrimination as
  something that would never happen in 2018.
  However, sex and gender discrimination is still
  very prevalent in todays workplace. 42 of women
  in the United States have faced some type of
  gender discrimination on the job. Gender
  discrimination can even happen here in Knoxville
  and the East Tennessee area. But what is sex and
  gender discrimination? How do you know if you
  have been a victim of this type of
  discrimination?
• What is Sex and Gender Discrimination?
• Sex and gender discrimination is discrimination
  against an individual because of sex, which may
  include stereotypes about gender.

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• The law generally prohibits gender discrimination
  when it comes to any aspect of employment,
  including hiring, firing, layoffs, etc.
• What is Sex Discrimination Harassment?
• It is against the law to harass a person because
  of that persons sex. This can include any type
  of sexual favor, verbal or physical harassment,
  offensive remarks, or advances made towards a
  person. However, not every act of harassment is
  illegal, even if it is based on sex. Generally
  speaking, it must be severe or pervasive enough
  to alter the terms of the persons employment.

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• How Can I Prove That I Have a Case?
• A gender discrimination case usually consists of
  three parts. The employee must prove
• 1.) That the employee is a member of the
  protected class (gender)
• 2.) That the employer took a materially adverse
  employment action against him/her
• 3.) That the employer would not have taken the
  action but for the employees gender

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• If you have specific questions about whether you
  have been the victim of sex discrimination, call
  Nelson Law Group today at [phone]. For
  more general information, go the EEOCs website,
  www.eeoc.gov, which has information about all
  types of employment discrimination, retaliation,
  and harassment.
• Nelson Law Group is an employment law firm
  located in Knoxville Tennessee. We are in
  business to represent employees. We also
  represent people facing family issues such as
  divorce and child custody. We tailor a strategy
  for each case based on what is most important to
  you our client. Whether you are looking for
  employment law attorneys knoxville tn or labor
  lawyers knoxville tn call us today at 865
  383-1053.