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...
Your religion is very important to you and it acts as the guide to how you live your life. Generally, you have no problem incorporating this within your work. Unfortunately, your employer seems to take a different approach and it’s clear you’ve been singled out for...
Contract disputes are not uncommon. They can arise in any profession, including teaching, sales, or the NBA to name a few examples. Disputes occur when one party breaks the terms of the agreement after the document has been signed by both parties. Once a contract is...
It doesn’t sound like a really great choice to have to make – resign from your job or wait until the boss orders you out. If your instincts are telling you that your time at your workplace is coming to an end, this is an unpleasant choice you may have to make, like it...
You may have a legal claim if you think you were fired in retaliation for being a whistleblower. Whistleblowers are protected under state and federal law from retaliation by their employers. What protections are afforded to whistleblowers, and what can you do if you...
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,...
Are you prepared to accept a recent job offer? If so, you may be so eager to get started that you don’t review the information in the employment contract you receive. Unfortunately, this can be a huge mistake. Even though there are situations where a verbal contract...
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...
You've been searching for a new position for several weeks now. Finally, you landed an interview and it went well. You’ve been offered a position that appears to match your skills and experience. The remuneration and terms offered verbally were even better than you’d...