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When Should I Speak With an Attorney About Pregnancy Discrimination? Pregnant employees have the same rights as any other employee in the workplace. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and prohibits employers from treating pregnant employees in certain ways. Not all employees are familiar with this law though, and pregnancy discrimination…
What to Do When Facing Age Discrimination Federal and state laws both protect employees from being discriminated against due to their age. However, even when individuals feel as though they are the victim of this type of discrimination, they often do not know what to do about it. It is important that all employees understand their rights, so they can…
Five Steps to Take to Protect Your Employment Claim Lawsuit There are various actions an employee may take if they believe an employer has violated their rights. Some of the most common types of employment claims include discrimination, hostile work environments, and wage and hour pay violations, and FMLA claims. Taking action against an employer may seem intimidating but taking…
Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12 month period to care for a serious medical condition, or to help a close family member with a serious medical condition. FMLA provides strong protections to employees who are covered under the law, but not all employees…
Common Types of Damages Available in Employment Lawsuits One of the most common questions people ask after they decide to file an employment lawsuit is what type of damages can they recover. There is no one exact answer to this, as the type and amount of damages varies from case to case. For example, a case that involves an employer…
LGBT Discrimination is Now Against the Law Until June 15, 2020, it was unclear whether employers could discriminate against members of the LGBT community. It was never specifically stated in federal law if this form of discrimination was against the law and so, decisions made by the courts varied from state to state. In the summer of 2020 though, the…
Understanding the Laws That Protect You From Workplace Harassment No employee should be subjected to unlawful harassment in the workplace. Federal and state laws both prohibit certain types of harassment, which are a form of employment discrimination. There are statutes that protect employees from harassment from co-workers or from their employers. The laws in Ohio largely mimic the federal laws,…
Proving Pregnancy Discrimination There are many ways employees are discriminated against in the workplace. Unfortunately, one of these is discrimination based on pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) receives thousands of complaints involving pregnancy discrimination every year. However, being treated rudely or unfairly is not enough to establish discrimination based on pregnancy. If you…
Your Rights When Returning to Work After FMLA Leave for a Disability The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows certain employees the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12 month period. period. This leave is often taken when an employee has a serious medical condition or is suffering from a disability. When returning…
What are Reasonable Accommodations Under the ADA? If you have lived with a disability your entire life, or you recently suffered an accident or illness leaving you permanently or temporarily disabled, you may still be able to perform the essential functions of a job. However, your condition could make performing certain jobs difficult, unless there are reasonable modifications made to…