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what are my legal options?
I’ve worked for a semi small company for almost 2 years now. I am a woman laborer. On a daily I am disrespected and completely ignored, yet I am the person that is called when a
Asked on February 10, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, New Mexico
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
It is illegal to harass or discriminate against women because they are female. If you are disrespected and treated worse than male coworkers, and if management allows that to continue after you complain and bring it to their attention, that may be illegal sex-based discriminatino. You may wish to contact the federal EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) to look into filing a complaint; it is possible you are entitled to compensation.
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