Los Angeles Gender Discrimination Lawyers

Helping Workers Fight Back Against Gender Discrimination

Gender discrimination can create a hostile work environment that affects your ability to perform your job, advance in your career, and feel safe and respected at work. Regardless of your gender, you have the right to be treated fairly by your employer. 

If your rights have been violated, know that Nosrati Law is on your side. 

Our Los Angeles gender discrimination attorneys exclusively represent employees in discrimination and other employment-related claims, and we have the experience and credentials to back it up.

Proven Results in Gender Discrimination Cases

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Why Workers in Los Angeles Trust Nosrati Law

• 40+ years of combined experience in gender discrimination cases
• Tens of millions of dollars in compensation recovered for our clients
• We represent workers and employees, not employers and corporations
• You won't pay for our services unless we win your case
• We have over 100+ five-star reviews on Google

If you believe you have been discriminated against at work because of your gender, call (323) 784-0643 for a free case review with our gender discrimination attorneys in Los Angeles.

Notable Cases Handled by Nosrati Law

Nosrati Law has represented employees in gender discrimination lawsuits against some of the most powerful companies in the country. No employer is too large, too well-funded, or too well-known to be held accountable.

Robinhood Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

In 2022, Nosrati Law represented a senior female AI researcher at Robinhood who alleged gender discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, and wrongful termination. Despite receiving exceptional performance reviews, additional company stock, and an expanded team, our client was not interviewed for a director role when her supervisor was transferred — a position that instead went to a less qualified male candidate. After a new manager was assigned, she was terminated.

As Omid Nosrati stated at the time:

No matter how accomplished you are, you can still face disparate treatment in your career. We hope this story shines a brighter light on similar workplace issues and employee rights in general.”

Read about the case in Rolling Stone

Netflix Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

In 2025, Nosrati Law filed a lawsuit against Netflix on behalf of a children’s programming executive, alleging gender discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Our client, who spent nearly seven years at the company, alleges she was subjected to a hostile work environment by her supervisor, denied credit for her contributions, and was ultimately terminated after raising her concerns internally on multiple occasions.

Read about the case in The Hollywood Reporter

What Qualifies as Gender Discrimination in California?

Gender discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee or job applicant is treated unfairly or less favorably because of their gender. Under both California and federal law, this form of discrimination is prohibited at every stage of the employment process, even when applying for a job.

This includes:

• Hiring and onboarding
• Wages and benefits
• Job title and duties
• Promotions
• Transfers
• Layoffs
• Training
• Vacation time and other time off
• Recruiting and advertising

What Gender Discrimination in the Workplace Can Look Like

If any of the following situations sound familiar, you may be a victim of gender discrimination:

Laws That Protect Employees from Gender Discrimination

The primary laws protecting employees from gender discrimination include:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and job applicants based on gender, among other protected characteristics. Title VII covers hiring, termination, compensation, job assignments, promotions, and more.
• The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires that men and women be paid equally for performing substantially equal work in the same establishment. Pay differences are only permitted when based on seniority, merit, the quality or quantity of production, or a factor other than sex.
• The Pregnancy Discrimination Act amended Title VII to make clear that discrimination against an employee because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions is a form of unlawful gender discrimination.
• The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides broader protections than federal law and applies to employers with five or more employees. FEHA protects employees from discrimination based on gender, gender identity, and gender expression.

What To Do If You Experience Gender Discrimination

If you are discriminated against based on your gender, it’s important to take steps right away. In order to protect yourself and aim to diminish further discrimination, you can do the following, and an attorney can help you:

• Document everything. Keep a record of all incidents and the details surrounding them, such as the time, place, and people involved.
• Know your employer’s policy. The policies are likely outlined in the employee handbook, and they may have a process for reporting discrimination.
• Speak with the offender. If you feel safe enough to do so, you can have a conversation to discreetly address the issue in case they are unaware of the damage of their actions.
• File a report. Report the incident(s) to your employer if having a direct conversation was ineffective or if you did not feel comfortable doing so. Provide them with the appropriate evidence.
• File a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They can investigate your complaint and recommend the next steps, such as mediation or filing a legal claim.
• File a legal claim. If every other option has proven ineffective, you may file a discrimination legal claim.

Damages for Sex or Gender Discrimination

If your employer is found liable for gender discrimination, California and federal law allow you to seek compensation for the harm you have suffered.

The damages available in a gender discrimination case can be significant and may include:

• Back pay: Compensation for wages, salary, and benefits lost as a result of the discriminatory conduct, such as in cases involving wrongful termination or denial of promotion
• Front pay: Compensation for future lost earnings in situations where reinstatement to your former position is not practical or possible.
• Reinstatement: A court may order that you be restored to the position you were unlawfully denied or removed from, with appropriate compensation paid.
• Out-of-pocket expenses: Reimbursement for costs you incurred directly because of the discrimination, such as medical expenses or costs associated with finding new employment.
• Emotional distress damages: Compensation for psychological harm caused by the discrimination, including anxiety, humiliation, and diminished quality of life.
• Punitive damages: In cases where an employer's conduct was particularly egregious or malicious, California law may allow for additional damages designed to punish the employer and deter future misconduct.
• Attorney's fees and court costs: Prevailing employees in discrimination cases are frequently entitled to recover their legal fees and associated court costs from the employer.

The most appropriate damages will depend on the specific facts of your case. Our attorneys can work to identify and pursue every category of compensation available to you.

To Learn If You Have a Case, Call Now

If you believe you have been discriminated against at work because of your gender, you do not have to face your employer alone. When you contact Nosrati Law, our gender discrimination lawyers in Los Angeles can get started immediately by evaluating your case, explaining your options, and pursuing the compensation and justice you deserve.

There is no cost to speak with us about what happened. And if we take your case, we handle it on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney's fees whatsoever unless we secure an outcome in your favor.