Interviewers cannot just ask you any questions they want, even if they believe they are relevant. There are certain things that are prohibited, and asking you some of these illegal interview questions could end up being a violation of your rights. The law has been set...
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When a manager uses career advancement to coerce sexual consent
People who see each other regularly may develop a mutual attraction. Other times, there may be one-sided interest on the part of one party but not the other. Workplace romances are somewhat common. Occasionally, what starts as an innocent infatuation can eventually...
How does subtle age discrimination play out in an organization?
Age discrimination is often viewed through the lens of blatant exclusion or offensive remarks. However, in many organizations, it operates far more subtly. These subtle forms can be harder to detect and address, yet they carry lasting consequences for individuals and...
What’s the difference between workplace retaliation and discipline?
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...
When work-related harassment occurs on social media
Workplace harassment no longer happens only in offices, breakrooms and on job sites. Today, social media has become a common space where work-related harassment occurs—often outside of business hours and beyond company walls. When a colleague, supervisor or even a...
Do you have the right to pray at work?
In the United States, employees are generally allowed to pray during the workday. Both federal and Ohio laws protect religious practices in the workplace, including prayer, as long as they do not significantly disrupt business operations. Below are some important...
Understanding the thin line between sexual humor and harassment
A little humor at work can help ease tension, build relationships and make long shifts more enjoyable. But when jokes turn sexual, the tone can shift quickly. What one person sees as lighthearted or clever, another may experience as offensive or humiliating. For...
When can employers refuse worker accommodation requests?
State and federal statutes protect workers with disabling medical conditions. Federal anti-discrimination statutes include medical conditions and genetic information among the various protected characteristics that should not affect employment rights. The Americans...
Are you being stalked in the workplace?
Workplace stalking represents a serious form of harassment that often goes unreported and unaddressed. This troubling behavior involves repeated, unwanted contact or attention that causes fear or distress, potentially affecting your productivity, emotional well-being...
Age discrimination plagues many seeking employment in Ohio
Age discrimination can be a silent barrier for many job seekers in Ohio. Despite having a wealth of experience and skills, older candidates often face biases that substantially favor younger applicants. This issue not only undermines the principles of fairness but...
