Your Voice for Justice in Ohio Employment and Civil Rights Matters
Sadly, age discrimination in the workplace happens every day, including here in Ohio, and is so common and insidious that laws have been passed prohibiting discrimination against those 40 years and older. In fact, a new study has specifically found that women in the workplace face age bias, regardless of how old they are or what stage of their career…
Age discrimination involves treating either a job applicant or employee less favorably due to their age. The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination against people who age 40 or older but does not protect workers who are under the age of 40. Employees and job applicants who are 40 years of age or older at a place of…
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 If the employer has come back since that time, though, and rescinded the offer, it can feel awfully unfair and leave you back at square one in your job search.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…
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…
When you get a job interview, you may be focused on getting the employer to hire you. You may need a job to pay bills and debt. We all desire a steady paycheck, but you need to make sure you are evaluating the company where you are interviewing. Not all companies are created equally. Some are disrespectful to employees. Many…
Even people who love their job want work-life balance, and it is something that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Unfortunately, neither state or federal law outlines rules for the things that could make this easier, such as paid sick or vacation leave. However, this does not mean employees are left without any rights altogether. Individuals who have health and…
Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination is quite common in Ohio. Pregnant women sometimes need certain accommodations in the workplace. They may have a doctor’s appointment every few weeks, or they may be working with back pain or morning sickness. After having the child, a new mom will need to stay home for a certain period of time, and those who have suffered…
Employers discourage their employees from discussing their salary and wages with each other for a number of reasons. Co-workers who openly talk about their pay may uncover discriminatory practices, or find that some employees are being paid minimum wage, while others are getting paid far more. In any case, discussing salary with other employees may cause discord, and make things…
What Should I Do if I Suspect I Was Fired Due to Age? Like most other states, Ohio follows the at-will employment doctrine. Under this law, employers can fire employees for almost any reason, or even no reason at all. However, employers are never allowed to fire employees based on discriminatory reasons, and that includes age discrimination. Age discrimination is…