Thank you for contacting Just Answer. I look forward to assisting you.
While we write back and forth, please keep in mind that I do not know what you already know or don't know, or with what you need help, unless you tell me.
There can also be a delay of an hour or more in between my answers because I may be researching the answer to your question, helping other customers, or taking a break. If we are writing late at night, I may have to go to sleep and resume helping you the following morning.
I need the following answered before I can answer your question. Sorry - it's a little bit of a different process from sitting in an attorney's office.
We can't give legal advice here at Just Answer, but I can give you information about filing a discrimination complaint. Before you do that, however, you may want to talk with management and simply ask why you're getting paid less. It's a good starting point. Do you want the discrimination information?
I'll look forward to hearing from you,
Jane Doe Deer
I have mentioned it and I was told it was because of my lack of combined business experience and education.( This was many years ago) Prior to my employement with this company 17 years ago I did not have any practical business experience. Some of the men employees do have more experience however my experience and tenure with this company is what I focus onand my expereince and tenure is 7-13 year greater then higher paid men employees. Yes I would the discrimination information.
Thanks You
Maybe it's time to have another talk with mgmt.
But here's what I like people to know:
If there are enough employees, you always have the right to file a complaint with both the state discrimination agency and the federal one, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
In Florida, you can contact the state agency here: http://fchr.state.fl.us/complaints__1
You can contact the EEOC here: http://www.eeoc.gov/ (there's a ton of great information at this website!)
If you start with the state agency, in most states they'll file a complaint with the EEOC on your behalf at the same time.
There are deadlines for filing, so don't delay!
Complaint investigations are free. They're not always the best, but you do get a free investigation. If it looks like they are going to file a "no cause" finding, withdraw your complaint before they do. That way, if you go to court, a "no cause" finding can't be used against you.
I'd be happy to answer follow-up questions.
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Next time, ask for "Jane Doe Deer."
I wish you the best. You'll be ok. Be prepared for the worst, and you're always prepared for the best.
Employment Lawyer
Atty. 22 years; Plain English - Discrimination, Fire/Hire, Non-Compete, etc.