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Workplace discrimination can be systemic in nature. Companies may have policies and practices that unfairly disadvantage certain groups of workers. Discrimination can also involve an employer failing to address a hostile work environment related to an employee's...
Workplace sexual harassment can be demoralizing. Whether an employee experiences quid pro quo harassment from a supervisor or endures a hostile work environment created by their co-workers, they may feel very anxious about reporting to work. Thankfully, the law...
The law extends important legal protections to employees. They have the right to report harassment and discrimination. They can ask their employers to intervene for their protection in a harassment scenario. They should be able to report their concerns and seek...
When you stand up for a co-worker’s gender identity in Ohio, you may worry about retaliation and personal risk while wondering what safeguards apply to you. Retaliation may include actions that affect your job or career, and state and federal rules set boundaries on...
Healthcare professionals in Ohio may struggle to “square” their personal beliefs and professional duties. Alongside their duty to patients, they also must navigate workplace policies, employer expectations and state laws that impact their ability to make decisions...
At some point in their careers, everyone makes a mistake at work. While no one wants to be disciplined, it’s sometimes necessary to maintain a well-run organization. But is the employer’s action truly workplace discipline, or is it a form of retaliation? How can you...
Quiet firing is when an employer pushes an employee to quit. They make it seem like it’s the employee making the choice when, in reality, the employer is leaving them with little choice but to leave. If you were relatively happy in your job until recently but now feel...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) extends rights to workers across the United States. While Ohio lawmakers have not expanded on the FMLA, the basic federal protections established under this key statute apply to many employees across the state. Those who work...
Employees shouldn’t ever be discouraged from reporting illegal activities, such as discrimination, harassment or violations of workplace safety laws, that happen at work. They should also be empowered to invoke their rights, such as taking leave under the Family and...
As marijuana increasingly becomes legal for recreational use, employees are finding that while it may be legal to use in their free time, that use can have ramifications on their job – or even their ability to get one. Here in Ohio, where recreational marijuana only...