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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...
Workplace harassment can manifest in a variety of forms. Someone might endure age-related mistreatment from coworkers that creates a hostile work environment. They might experience repeat sexual harassment from customers when they work in sales or a retail...
Workplace retaliation affects many employees. Whether it is being punished for reporting harassment, discrimination or other unethical behavior, retaliation can create a toxic work environment and make employees feel powerless. Why document retaliation? Documenting...
Companies should make sure everyone feels respected and safe in the workplace. Retaliation happens when you face poor treatment at work because you spoke up about something wrong or tried to stand up for yourself. Continued struggles with this problem may lead you to...
Retaliation in the workplace is a serious issue that can profoundly impact an employee's professional and personal life. It refers to any adverse action an employer takes against an employee for engaging in legally protected activity. Employees must understand what...
The bias against employees with disabilities prevents them from receiving the same employment benefits and opportunities as everyone else, but it shouldn’t. Disabilities do not adversely affect the productivity of a company. In fact, companies that have a higher...
You have a right to report illegal behavior in the workplace, take necessary leave or ensure that you can perform your work in an environment free of discrimination or harassment. Unfortunately, some employers violate employees' rights and punish them for engaging in...