What evidence is necessary to help prove sex discrimination under Title VII?
The proof will vary depending on the factual circumstances of your case. Generally, there are two types of proof of sex discrimination. The first is “direct evidence” of the employer’s discriminatory intent. Most employers are too sophisticated to make oral statements such as “I don’t want women meeting clients.” But such evidence occasionally is presented, and would constitute direct evidence of an employer’s discriminatory intent. In most cases, however, the employee does not have direct evidence and must rely on “indirect evidence” often referred to as “circumstantial” evidence. In this type of situation, you might be able to show sex discrimination – for example, if you are female – if you can prove that the employer treated males more favorably than you. For example, male employees may get raises and promotions while you do not. Male employees may get more sales leads and preferential treatment. These examples, obviously, are non-exhaustive, and each case is different. Sometime yo
