Two female employees recently filed a lawsuit against Quest Diagnostics and one of its Florida-based subsidiaries, AmeriPath, alleging gender discrimination against women.
Indiana resident Erin Beery claims she was passed up for a promotion despite 15 years of sales experience; the job going instead to a male colleague with only three years of experience. The lawsuit states she was told that her colleague received the promotion because he had participated in the company’s Sales Advisory Committee, an opportunity that had been denied to her.
The lawsuit is asking for $100 million in damages from Quest, as well as the creation of programs and training to prevent future discriminatory practices or procedures.
Even though in the past few decades there have been many huge strides toward gender equality, discrimination still exists. It’s also important to remember that gender and sexual discrimination does not mean women are the only victims. Men can suffer from gender discrimination as well.
Several actions can be based on discrimination in the workplace:
- Hiring and firing
- Promotion and failure to promote
- Demotion
- Undesirable reassignment
- A decision causing a significant change in benefits
- Compensation decisions
- Work assignment
If you’re facing sex or gender discrimination at work, don’t hesitate to contact our law offices today for a confidential consultation. We focus our practice on protecting the rights of people who have been wrongfully terminated due to discrimination in the workplace.
Neil H. Deutsch has been practicing law for over 35 years and is known as a skilled negotiator in employment and discrimination law. He believes in a bottom-line approach of risk analysis and cost effectiveness for his clients. "Case evaluation is something we take seriously," says Mr. Deutsch who seeks top net dollar for his…
Bruce L. Atkins is the senior managing partner at Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt P.C., a prominent plaintiff employment law firm in the tri-state area. Mr. Atkins believes employees’ rights should be aggressively pursued when they’ve been wrongfully dealt with by their employers. He brings this philosophy to his practice when considering each case and its…
Adam J. Kleinfeldt joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in March of 2015. He primarily represents individuals in employment litigation such as discrimination, retaliation and whistle blowing matters. He has extensive experience in all phases of the litigation process. Adam has obtained significant results for his clients, including a $525,000 jury verdict in a sexual…
Diane Englander Peyser joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in September 2018 where she represents employees in wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, and discrimination matters. Prior to joining Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C., Diane represented clients in all aspects of employment law on behalf of employees involving unemployment appeals, claims of sexual harassment, LGBT discrimination, disability…
Debra M. McGarvey joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in December 2019. She has extensive experience defending employees and employers in state and federal court in employment litigation matters. She has represented clients on various issues arising out of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), the…
