Gainesville Gender Discrimination Lawyer

Fighting for Equal Pay and Fair Treatment in the Workplace

Your gender should never be a barrier to your success, safety, or fair compensation at work. If you have been denied promotions, paid unfairly, harassed, or fired because of your gender, pregnancy, or family responsibilities, you have the right to fight back. At Massey & Duffy, PLLC, Gainesville employment attorney Michael O. Massey holds employers accountable for illegal gender discrimination and helps you secure the justice you deserve.

Common Forms of Workplace Gender Discrimination

Gender discrimination can be obvious or subtle, but it is always illegal. With decades of experience, our firm is skilled at identifying and proving all forms of gender-based bias, including:

  • Unequal Pay for Equal Work: Paying you less than colleagues of a different gender who perform substantially similar work.

  • Pregnancy & Caregiver Discrimination: Facing demotion, termination, or other negative actions after announcing a pregnancy or due to your responsibilities as a parent.

  • Passed Over for Promotions: Being denied advancement opportunities that are given to less-qualified colleagues of another gender.

  • Sexual Harassment: Enduring a hostile work environment, unwelcome advances, or offensive gender-based comments.

  • Discriminatory Hiring Practices: Not being hired for a role you are qualified for because of your gender.

  • Gender Stereotyping: Facing negative consequences for not conforming to traditional gender norms or expectations.

Uncovering Unequal Pay and Closing the Gap

Proving pay discrimination requires more than just suspicion; it demands sophisticated financial analysis. This is where our firm excels.

Michael Massey holds an advanced law degree (LL.M.) in Taxation and is a former International Tax Senior Consultant for the global firm Deloitte. This unique background allows us to meticulously analyze payroll data, bonus structures, and compensation policies to uncover hidden pay disparities that other firms might miss. We are committed to fighting for the equal pay you have rightfully earned.

How We Build a Powerful Gender Discrimination Case

When you challenge an employer, you need an advocate with the skill and tenacity to win. We build your case strategically to maximize your chances of success.

1. Thorough Investigation & Evidence Gathering
We dig deep to uncover the truth. By analyzing employment records, performance reviews, and company policies, we can identify patterns of bias and demonstrate how you were treated differently than your colleagues.

2. Strategic Negotiation from a Position of Strength
We prepare every case as if it is going to trial. This rigorous preparation and our firm's reputation often compel employers to offer a fair settlement that fully compensates you for your losses without a prolonged court battle.

3. Trial-Ready Advocacy
If an employer refuses to do what is right, we will not hesitate to take your case before a judge and jury. As an experienced trial lawyer, Michael Massey will skillfully present your case to fight for the maximum compensation available.

Securing the Compensation and Justice You Deserve

A successful gender discrimination claim can provide remedies that address both the financial and emotional harm you have suffered. We fight for:

  • Back Pay and Lost Wages: Compensation for the income you lost due to the discriminatory action.

  • Front Pay (Future Earnings): Compensation for future lost income if reinstatement is not possible.

  • Emotional Distress Damages: Acknowledging the anxiety, humiliation, and psychological harm.

  • Punitive Damages: To punish the employer for particularly malicious or reckless conduct.

  • Reinstatement or Promotion: Getting you back to the job or position you rightfully deserve.

  • Attorneys' Fees and Costs: Holding the employer responsible for your legal fees.

You Deserve to Be Judged on Your Merit, Not Your Gender

Don't let illegal discrimination define your career path. If you believe you have been treated unfairly because of your gender, it's time to understand your rights and explore your legal options. Contact Massey & Duffy, PLLC today for a confidential case evaluation.