Gender Discrimination Attorneys

We represent clients with claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment and other gender-based violations of state or federal employee protection laws.

Our firm’s founder, William M. Julien, is an aggressive and focused lawyer who concentrates on workplace rights cases on behalf of employees. He and our other attorneys integrate highly responsive and attentive client service with a relentless pursuit of your rights against your employer, former employer or any other liable party.

If you believe that you lost your job or were overlooked for promotion based on unlawful gender discrimination, contact a knowledgeable Florida employees’ rights attorney at the Law Office of William M. Julien, P.A..

Examples Of Gender Discrimination

Among the gender discrimination claims we handle are the following:

• Discrimination in hiring or promotion, including glass ceiling claims for women in management positions
• Wrongful termination based on gender
• Discrimination in pay, benefits, hours, perks or vacation policies
• Retaliation for filing a complaint for sexual harassment or discrimination
• Pressure to keep from testifying on behalf of another person with sexual discrimination claims
• Retaliation for taking advantage of company pregnancy leave, maternity leave or family leave policies

Although changes in the American economy over the last several decades have significantly improved the career options and working conditions for many women, there still remains a gap in pay between men and women. Additionally, individual cases of gender discrimination persist in most industries and markets, no matter how much progress has been made.

Our firm accepts sex discrimination cases on a contingency fee basis. That means that you owe no attorney fees unless your case either settles on acceptable terms or ends with a win at trial.

The Difference Between Gender And Sex Discrimination

Many people use the terms gender discrimination and sex discrimination interchangeably, but they carry distinct legal meanings that can affect how we build your claim.

Sex discrimination refers to unfair treatment based on a person’s biological sex – being male or female. Gender discrimination is broader and encompasses treatment based on gender identity, gender expression or a person’s failure to conform to traditional gender-based expectations and stereotypes.

For example, penalizing a male employee for behaving in ways considered traditionally feminine – or holding a woman back from advancement because she does not fit a certain image – may constitute gender discrimination even when biological sex is not the central issue. Understanding which category applies to your situation helps us identify the strongest and most targeted legal theory for pursuing your claim and maximizing your potential recovery.

Laws That Protect You Against Gender Discrimination

Several federal and state laws give employees meaningful protections against gender-based mistreatment in the workplace. At Law Office of William M. Julien, P.A., we pursue claims under all applicable legal frameworks, including:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: The primary federal law prohibiting workplace discrimination based on sex, gender identity and sexual orientation following the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County
• The Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA): Florida’s state-level counterpart to Title VII, which provides additional protections for employees working for Florida-based employers
• The Equal Pay Act of 1963: A federal law requiring that men and women in the same workplace receive equal pay for substantially equal work

These laws cover hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, workplace conditions and retaliation. Violations can entitle you to back pay, reinstatement, compensatory damages and in some cases punitive damages. We handle all gender discrimination claims on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Contact Us To Discuss Your Legal Options

For a free consultation about your situation, including concerns that a company investigation of your pending sex discrimination complaint is making your job conditions even worse, contact the Law Office of William M. Julien, P.A., by calling us at 561-560-5597 or by submitting an online contact form.