"Raymond Gregory has written the book that every woman who even thinks she may have been discriminated against must read. Using compelling case studies, Gregory provides clear and informative background to help women decide whether and how to advance their cases."Theodore W. Kheel, of counsel, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker; nationally known arbitrator and mediator

"A complete compendium of workplace rights, history, and case studiesvery valuable."Martha Burk, chair, National Council of Womens Organizations

Attorney Raymond F. Gregory addresses the millions of women who think they might be facing sexual discrimination and explains federal measures enacted to assist workers in contesting unlawful employer conduct. He presents actual court cases to demonstrate the ways that women have challenged their employers. The cases illustrate legal principles in real-life experiences. Many of the cases relate compelling stories of workers caught up in a web of employer discriminatory conduct. Gregory has eliminated legal jargon, ensuring that all concepts are clear to his readers. Individuals will turn to this book again and again to obtain authoritative background on this important topic.

• The increasing incidence of sexual harassment in the workplace
• Common forms of sex discrimination
• Discrimination against older women
• Discrimination against women of color
• Discrimination against women in the professions
• Discrimination against pregnant women
• Discrimination against women with children
• Sex discrimination in hiring, promotion, termination
• Employer liability for workplace sexual harassment
• Employer retaliation against workers
• Proving sex discrimination in the courtroom
• Compensatory and punitive damages
• Back pay, front pay, and other remedies

Raymond F. Gregory is a practicing attorney with nearly four decades experience in employment discrimination.