U.S. laws like the Civil Rights Act (1964), Equal Pay Act (1963), ADA (1990), and others protect women in the tech industry from discrimination based on sex, pregnancy, disability, and ensure equal pay and opportunities. These include specific provisions for harassment, pregnancy-related conditions, and family leave, while some state laws offer even broader protections. Key acts like the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (2009) address pay discrimination, emphasizing the legal framework's role in promoting gender equality in tech and beyond.
What Legal Protections Do Women in Tech Really Have Against Discrimination and Harassment?
U.S. laws like the Civil Rights Act (1964), Equal Pay Act (1963), ADA (1990), and others protect women in the tech industry from discrimination based on sex, pregnancy, disability, and ensure equal pay and opportunities. These include specific provisions for harassment, pregnancy-related conditions, and family leave, while some state laws offer even broader protections. Key acts like the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (2009) address pay discrimination, emphasizing the legal framework's role in promoting gender equality in tech and beyond.
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