Check your employer's own resources for addressing discrimination and use them first. Use your judgment, and that of a lawyer if necessary, and keep records of your contacts and conversations. You may find that simply asking is the key toward satisfaction. If you decide to sue, act quickly. The law has a very short time limit, as short as 180 days for filing with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission .
Many states have their own sex-discrimination laws and relief agencies.
In these states, the charge must be filed with the EEOC within 300 days of the last act of discrimination, or sooner in certain instances. If you do not file an EEOC charge within the required time period, you will probably be prevented from pursuing your rights. Whichever path you choose, you are on the road toward greater equity in the workplace. Begin to think of new ways to advance your career, and get what you deserve. You may even want to consider moving into a non-traditional field as a route to better pay.