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Workplace Justice
Some disabilities – like paralysis or blindness – remain basically the same from day to day. Many, however, affect people very differently from one day to the next and sometimes from one hour to the next. The latter are referred to as “dynamic disabilities.” These...
Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms. Sometimes it is verbal harassment, such as making jokes or insulting comments at another person’s expense, especially if it continues when the offending party is asked not to do so. Sometimes it is physical...
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...
Gender bias can follow you even after you reach a leadership role. If you manage teams or shape decisions, subtle treatment can still affect your authority, pay and future. In Ohio workplaces, bias is not always loud or obvious. It often shows up in patterns that...
Employees often recognize when sexual harassment occurs in the workplace. A coworker may make inappropriate comments or engage in unwanted physical contact. In other situations, a supervisor may offer a raise or promotion in exchange for a sexual relationship. Jokes...
A pay reduction or a pay cut can be carried out legally by your employer. This is especially true if you are an at-will employee, so you do not have an employment contract stating how much you must be paid for your time. Since you are at-will, your employer can change...
A mass layoff at any workplace can have a serious impact on the lives of the employees who lose their jobs and those who depend on their income. It can also have a negative effect on businesses in the community and the trajectory of a city or town as a whole. To try...
Criticism or negative feedback is sometimes necessary to improve a worker's job performance. Supervisors and coworkers can educate professionals about more efficient strategies or company standards through constructive criticism. For many workers, receiving negative...
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...
You show up every day, work hard and meet your deadlines. Yet, you find your work environment has become hostile. Your supervisor gives you impossible tasks with unrealistic deadlines, withholds information you need to succeed or criticizes you for problems outside...