Workplace discrimination

People behave differently in the workplace, and some of those behaviors can be unlawful. A behavior is illegal if it creates a hostile work environment. So, what does a hostile work environment mean? And are you working in one? Here is what you need to know: Severe or...

Being treated unfavorably at work because of your national origin is unlawful. This type of discrimination can happen during hiring, promotion, job training and dismissal. It's also commonly reported in pay, employee benefits, terms and conditions, classification and...

As an employee, you are legally entitled to take certain actions or participate in some activities at your workplace without fear of retaliation from your employer. In other words, your employer should not punish you for engaging in these activities as they are...

Some employers value the experience that age can bring. Others consider people to be past it by the time they reach a particular age, regardless of their talents and experience. While age discrimination can occur at any age, it only becomes illegal once someone turns...

You know that you’re the target of discrimination by your team leader, manager or employer – but the other parties involved in this situation are being careful. They’re working hard to avoid a “paper trial” that could come back to haunt them, so most of what they’ve...

It's unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees based on religion. Employers must treat employees of all religious beliefs equally. Here is what to know about this matter: What is religion? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides a broad...

Companies are responsible for the safety of their employees. One way this is done is by providing a discrimination-free environment. Federal law prohibits discrimination against someone’s race, gender, color, national origin, health, age and religion. Unfortunately, a...

Workers have protected rights that grant them safe work environments. One concern workers shouldn’t have to face is discrimination – but, it happens all too often.  Discrimination can often be underhanded and subtle. It can help to watch for the following signs of...

Employees have a right to a safe work environment. Safe doesn’t always mean the same thing, but it’s agreed that a safe workplace should be discrimination-free. A discrimination-free workplace means that anyone can work for a living wage without fear for their job or...

Many Ohio employers prefer young workers and often want to create a youthful workplace vibe. Unfortunately, that sometimes means they purposely or unintentionally discriminate against older, equally qualified employees. Age-based discrimination is unlawful and may...