‘Sex Discrimination’

The EEOC filed a lawsuit against BHT Constructions LLC, a construction company in Davie, Florida, for sex discrimination. The EEOC alleges in the lawsuit that a female applicant was denied employment and was told by a BHT worksite supervisor that the company does not hire women. This conduct is in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employers from discrimination based on sex. Women are still confronted with sex discrimination in today’s work force but women in construction are especially vulnerable to this type

Happy National Equal Pay Day!

Demand Equal Pay for Equal Work!

Are you being paid what you deserve? Discrimination based on your sex is an everyday occurrence, in and out of the workplace. While many employers advise their employees that it is illegal to discuss their pay with co-workers, this notion is false. Across the Country, women continue to be paid a fraction of what their male counterparts are paid. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 amended the existing Fair Labor Standards Act in an attempt to abolish wage disparity based on