Can I file a sexual discrimination lawsuit against my employer?
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Can I file a sexual discrimination lawsuit against my employer?
Im a woman, i currently work for my
employer 3years in Akron Ohio, I asked
the kitchen manager if i could transfer
to the kitchen. His instant reply, very
loudly, in front of multiple people was
‘No Absolutely Not You’ll only FK
all my guys back there, thats the only
reason you want to transfer’ Everyone
busts out laughing, i was completely
shocked n humiliated The convo ended
with him still telling me ‘No You have
no experience’ but he has transferred
and trained dozens of men from another
dept that had no experience for that
exact position. I KNOW he is Sexually
discriminating against me i know its
wrong Is this something worth bringing
a lawsuit and would it be better to file
my complaint with the federal EEOC or
State?
Asked on January 13, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
1) Yes, this is a viable sexual harassment (the "FK" comment) and discrimination (not being given the same chance that equally inexperienced male employees received). It is something worth bringing a claim about.
2) It is probably better to go to the EEOC first, since the EEOC could definitely handle this. If they deem this a better case for the state agency, they will tell you and/or refer it to them. I do a lot of landlord-tenant and housing law, and in a parallel situation (housing discrimination), I advise clients to go to HUD first and let HUD tell them if the state agency is the better choice.
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