WALMART AGREES TO SETTLE SEX DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT FOR $11.7 MILLION. GET IN TOUCH WITH BAY AREA EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS
Walmart Stores have agreed to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit for $11.7 million. The lawsuit was brought by the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of several female applicants. The lawsuit alleged that Walmart denied women entry level jobs between 1998 and 2005. During this time, Walmart allegedly continued to hire lesser qualified male applicants for the same positions. Gender discrimination is a serious issue. If you have been denied a job while a lesser qualified male applicant received the position, you may also be a victim.
Were you aware that the law protects you against unlawful sex discrimination? Actually, both California and federal law protect both male and female employees from sex-based discrimination. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and federal Title VII forbid an employer from discriminating against an employee on the basis of sex. If the discrimination affects any of the “terms and conditions” of employment, it becomes illegal. “Terms and conditions” may include things such as scheduling, salary, vacation time, titles, etc.
There are two main types of gender discrimination. The first type is known as disparate treatment discrimination. This is a “straight-forward” type of discrimination that occurs when an employee is treated more or less favorably because of his or her sex. The second type of gender discrimination is known as “disparate impact” discrimination. Disparate impact discrimination occurs when a company policy tends to exclude one sex from a certain job or promotion. The policy was not intended to have this effect, but was merely the unfortunate side-effect. Both types of discrimination are illegal. If you think that you may be a victim of either type of gender discrimination, act now. Contact our team of lawyers at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. You can reach us at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We are here to help you.
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