Workplace discrimination

Being a veteran is a source of pride for many people, so it’s not something they hide. They probably never imagined that someone would discriminate against them because of their military service. Unfortunately, some people enjoy the freedoms that servicemembers fight...

In some cases, those who are being sexually harassed at work are simply being victimized by someone who is attracted to them. For instance, maybe you have a coworker who asked you out, and you told them no. If they continue to pester you and ask you out repeatedly,...

Every workplace involves a certain amount of pressure. Employees have to ensure that goods and services are provided to the highest standards, and supervisors are tasked with overseeing this. Nonetheless, there is a difference between normal workplace pressure and a...

We believe everyone in Ohio deserves equal workplace treatment regardless of gender or gender identity. Under federal law, American workers have the legal right to such equality. Still, gender disparity remains an issue that impacts many American employees. Workplace...

Age discrimination is a problem that many people face in the workforce. Instead of being valued for their experience, they’re penalized for a few gray hairs. It can be challenging to determine if you are dealing with discrimination because of your age, but there are...

When you get a bunch of people together every day, it’s almost inevitable that they will talk about other individuals in the same office. Sometimes, the chatter is about innocent topics, like whether someone’s new hairdo or outfit is flattering. Other times, however,...

Arguably, the ideal way to handle workplace discrimination is to prevent it from happening in the first place. In many instances, an anti-discrimination and harassment policy stops would-be harassers from acting on their impulses. Workplace policies are a big deal in...

Workplace bullying has been around for as long as workplaces have. Now that more and more people are working remotely, some of that bullying has gone online.  Even for those who go to an office, studio, factory or another workplace every day, cyberbullying can be yet...

You weren’t terminated or laid off from your job, but you don’t feel like you left willingly. Your manager and perhaps some of your colleagues made things so miserable for you that you just couldn’t go on working there. Since technically you weren’t told – or even...

National origin is a protected category under both federal and state law for employees here in Ohio. That means it’s illegal to discriminate against employees or applicants because of their nationality – either real or perceived.  That protection extends to...