Your Voice for Justice in Ohio Employment and Civil Rights Matters
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…
Reviewing your employment contract with an employment law attorney offers you the opportunity to not only ensure that you understand all of the terms and conditions in that contract but the chance to ensure that the contract is sound and ask questions about your ability to negotiate in some areas of the contract. What Information Do They Need? When having…
If you have concerns that your employer has violated the law, you are likely very frustrated and not sure where to start addressing it. Speaking with an experienced employment law attorney is often a good first step. There are some considerations and information gathering you may want to engage in in order to ensure that that consultation is as productive…
Employees are sometimes asked to sign written contracts or agreements at the beginning of their employment or even to sign a page out of their employee handbook without knowing just what they have agreed to and what the implications are in terms of their rights. It is also important to note that these contracts can be negotiable, and some employees…
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,…
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 If the employer has come back since that time, though, and rescinded the offer, it can feel awfully unfair and leave you back at square one in your job search.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…
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…