Your Voice for Justice in Ohio Employment and Civil Rights Matters
The workplace can be a challenging environment when you witness or experience unlawful behavior. Many employees find themselves caught in an impossible situation: they know something is wrong, but the fear of losing their job, facing harassment or being ostracized by colleagues keeps them silent. If you’re struggling with this dilemma, you’re not alone. A large percentage of employees who…
Fear of retaliation is a natural and common concern when considering whether to report workplace misconduct. You may worry about your job security, reputation or relationships with colleagues. These fears, although valid, should not stop you from taking action. Every employee deserves a safe, respectful workplace and there are legal protections in place to shield you from retaliation. At Marshall…
A hostile work environment can have a severe impact on your mental well-being, job performance and overall quality of life. These environments are not just about unpleasant coworkers or occasional disagreements but involve persistent harassment that interferes with your ability to do your job. When this happens, you are not alone – the law protects employees from such treatment, and…
A wrongful termination is essentially a termination or discharge of a worker for an illegal reason. While Ohio is an “at-will” employment state, like many others, and this allows employers to terminate employees for any (or no) reason, there are important exceptions to this rule, including the presence of language in an employment contract that includes provisions to the contrary,…
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…
Many employees would understandably assume that anything requested by their employer must be legal – i.e., that they have presumably run all decisions, paperwork requirements, etc., by an HR department or attorney. However, you might be shocked to learn how frequently employers may not only be out of compliance with respect to their own practices but may even intentionally or…
If you’ve been wrongfully accused of misconduct at work, you may have questions about your next steps. Oftentimes, individuals may feel that their reputation has been damaged or that their coworkers will no longer trust their integrity. At Marshall Forman & Schlein LLC., we are passionate about advocating for our client’s rights and ensuring that your reputation and trust are protected in the…
You just got fired from your job and you think it was totally unjustified. You were a high-performing worker who always went above and beyond. Is it wrongful termination. While wrongful termination is illegal, you first need to understand what constitutes wrongful termination, as there is a legal definition. A wrongful termination is when you are fired for an illegal…
In recent years, a lot of attention has been placed on workplace culture. This refers to shared beliefs and civility in the workplace. When people get along and enjoy the work they do, they tend to be happier and more productive. A healthy culture keeps workers around, while a toxic one makes them unhappy and eventually drives them away. Many…
What Damages Can You Recover From a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit? A wrongful termination will result in you losing more than just your job. You will lose your income, you may be unable to support yourself or your family for some time, and your reputation could even become damaged as a result. Being fired is never easy, but when the termination…