Case Study
A Mother-Daughter Duo Stand Up for Their Rights
In May 2024, the WLC, together with ArentFox Schiff, filed a lawsuit on behalf of a mother and daughter who were fired from their construction jobs after reporting sexual harassment. In June 2024, a federal court denied the defendants’ attempt to dismiss the case. This case brings attention to the serious issues of harassment and discrimination in the construction industry, particularly affecting Latina workers.
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Case Study
Setting a New Precedent for Sex Discrimination at Work
In 2019, WLC and Fish & Richardson won a case in the Fourth Circuit, setting forth a powerful precedent that clarifies and strengthens federal protections against sex stereotyping at work.
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