Are employers prohibited from treating employees differently based on their gender?

In North Carolina, employers are prohibited from treating employees differently based on their gender. This is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which states that employers cannot discriminate based on sex. This means that employers are not allowed to hire, promote, or terminate employees based on their gender. The North Carolina Equal Employment Practices Act (NC EEPA) also prohibits discrimination against employees on the basis of gender. The NC EEPA covers employers with 15 or more employees and prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of gender in areas such as wages, terms and conditions of employment, and access to promotional opportunities. The NC EEPA is enforced by the North Carolina Department of Labor. If an employee believes that they have been discriminated against on the basis of their gender, they may file a complaint with the department. The complaint will be investigated and, if necessary, the department may take legal action to address the discrimination. In addition to prohibiting employers from treating employees differently based on their gender, the NC EEPA protects employees from discrimination based on other protected characteristics, such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status. Employers must also ensure that their workplace policies provide equal treatment and opportunity for all their employees.

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