Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace

SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE

Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace

Jenelle Porter

Northwest Nazarene University

Table of Contents

Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………………3

Defining Sexual Discrimination……………………………………………………………………...4

Laws Prohibiting Sexual Discrimination……………………………………………………………..4

Retaliation…………………………………………………………………………………………….6

Sexual Harassment……………………………………………………………………………………6

Sexual Orientation…………………………………………………………………………………….9

Discrimination in Hiring and Firing………………………………………………………………….10

Compensation and Pay………………………………………………………………………………..12

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act…………………………………………………………………………..15

Benefits………………………………………………………………………………………………..16

Pregnancy……………………………………………………………………………………………...16

Exceptions to Sexual Discrimination………………………………………………………………….18

How to Report Sexual Discrimination…………………………………………………………………19

Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………...20

References……………………………………………………………………………………………....21

Figures

Figure 1: Women’s Earnings as a Percentage of Men’s……………………………………………………….12

Figure 2: Women’s Earnings as a Percentage of Men’s by Age……………………………………………...15

Abstract

This paper discusses the laws and regulations of sexual discrimination in the workplace. We will discuss aspects of sexual discrimination including sexual harassment, sexual orientation, hiring and firing, compensation and pay, benefits, pregnancy, and exceptions. This paper examines how inequality still exists, despite laws in place against discrimination. After discussing discrimination we will find out the steps and employee should take if they believe they have been discriminated against.

Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace

Defining Sexual Discrimination

Sex or gender discrimination is treating individuals differently in their employment specifically because an individual is a woman or a man. In everyday language as well as in the law, the terms “gender” and “sex” are used inter-changeably,...