Your Voice for Justice in Ohio Employment and Civil Rights Matters
Interviewing for a new job can be a nerve-racking experience. You want to make a good impression so the employer decides to offer you the employment position. You may worry about certain things the employer will ask you, and you may even have some answers prepared in advance. While employers have many liberties when asking you questions, there are some…
You applied for a job you really wanted, and when you were given the job offer, you could not wait to get started. If the employer has come back since that time, though, and rescinded the offer, it can feel awfully unfair and leave you back at square one in your job search. At times like these, it is natural…
Police misconduct is becoming more and more common, it seems. When it occurs, it is important to report it, but many people do not even know where to start. It does not help that after experiencing police misconduct, people often lose trust in law enforcement and do not believe they are there to help them. Fortunately, that is not always…
Approximately 65 million Americans have a criminal record, and that can make finding gainful employment difficult. Research has shown that 92% of employers check a person’s criminal record before hiring them. Fortunately, individuals with criminal records do have some protections under the law when they are looking for employment. Below, our Ohio employment lawyer explains further. The Fair Credit Reporting…
All employers in Ohio are required to conduct an investigation any time an employee makes a sexual harassment complaint. Before employees can file a sexual harassment case in court, they must first file a claim with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Only if the Ohio Civil Rights Commission issues a “Right to Sue” letter can the employee file a civil…
The business shutdowns that were the result of the COVID-19 pandemic may be long over, but there are still many employees throughout Ohio who are working from home. Some spend all of their work time at home, while others are starting to operate on a hybrid model, which requires them to be in the office for a period of time…
Social media is a great way to keep in touch with family and friends, but there are times when it can interfere with a person’s employment. Employers have a great deal of authority over their workers, which can leave an employee fearful that they will lose their job. However, employers cannot treat their employees unfairly or violate their rights. When…
Looking for a new job is difficult enough. The last thing you need is to get deceived by a job posting that seems amazing, but in reality is a scam. Learning that the new job you thought you had secured is not real can cause you to feel frustrated and dejected instead of the happiness you had felt not long…
As employment and labor attorneys, we see instances of workplace harassment, hostile work environments, and sexual harassment – as well as the retaliatory actions that can come with all of this offensive behavior – all too often. Still, there is a difference between workplace harassment as civil versus criminal acts in that only some acts of workplace harassment constitute actual…
There is no question that interacting with police officers can be stressful. These interactions also have the potential to escalate. The best way you and your loved ones can stay protected is by being aware of your rights and what is and is not legal in these circumstances. Below, we discuss what to do if you are stopped, arrested, or…