Your Voice for Justice in Ohio Employment and Civil Rights Matters
Race discrimination is common in the workplace. Many people still judge others who are different, and it’s unfortunate because people of all skin colors deserve a chance to work. Almost all race discrimination claims are filed by non-white employees, such as Mexicans, African-Americans, Asians and Indians. Whites seldom face race discrimination, but that is allegedly the claim that a former…
Ohio Court Rules in Favor of Employer in Discrimination Case In discrimination cases, employees have the burden of proving that they work in a hostile environment. Simply claiming that they were teased, singled out, punished harshly or ignored is not enough basis for a valid claim. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently heard a case in…
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employees are protected against workplace discrimination involving gender, color, race and religion. Employers with 15 or more employees must refrain from discriminating against any employee under federal law. Today, many judges in the U.S. Courts of Appeals struggle to interpret this law, especially when it comes to sexual orientation. Does…
Women get pregnant every day, and many of them have full-time careers. For most women, there is no conflict between their pregnancy and the workplace. They often work until they can no longer do so and then receive disability benefits once their baby is born. They may even take unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) so…