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Glass Ceiling/Failure to Promote Attorneys in Detroit

Sterling Attorneys At Law

Lawyers Representing Victims of Glass Ceiling Discrimination

The term "glass ceiling" describes a barrier to advancement in employment based on discrimination, especially gender discrimination. Unfortunately, the "old boys club" mentality still exists in corporate America to thwart a talented woman's advance within a company. These days, the glass ceiling effect is more subtle than in the past. Women may find themselves so humiliated, segregated and frustrated that they quit.

Before you resign, consult with one of our experienced employment law attorneys. Call Sterling Attorneys at Law at 1-888-486-6305 or contact us online. We will listen to your case, gather facts and evidence, and aggressively represent you.

The Glass Ceiling in Executive Offices

Glass ceiling discrimination tends to be indirect in executive offices, for example:

  • Excluding or isolating a woman from meetings
  • Gradually changing job duties
  • Reassigning a man to a woman's tasks
  • Being transferred or having an unexplained territory realignment
  • Never being promoted despite exceptional job performance
  • Being exposed to subtle degrading comments
  • Being assigned stereotypical female job duties

Constructive Discharge

If an employer creates intolerable working conditions in an attempt to force you to quit, you may have a constructive discharge claim. Constructive discharge typically happens when an intolerable change takes place — one that would cause any reasonable employee to quit under the same conditions. Additionally, if you resigned because of sex discrimination or sexual harassment, you may have a constructive discharge claim.

If you have questions about any type of workplace discrimination, contact Sterling Attorneys at Law at 1-888-486-6305. Our offices are located near Detroit, in Farmington Hills, Michigan.