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Sexual harassment can manifest in many different ways in the workplace. Some people experience a hostile work environment caused by the abuse of their co-workers. Others face unwanted advances from business leaders. Quid pro quo harassment occurs when people try to...
Pregnancy discrimination is illegal under both federal and state law, but some employers still try to find ways around the rules. Generally speaking, companies cannot lawfully discriminate against pregnant workers. However, there are limited situations where...
Employers should not make decisions about workers based on personal characteristics protected under the law. Certain protected characteristics are relatively obvious, even to casual observers. Employers can usually deduce an individual’s age, sex and race from even...
Many modern jobs require the mastery of technology. People must use their employers’ proprietary software and understand how to appropriately use various devices. Technology can reduce the amount of time required to complete work projects and can make a workforce more...
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...
Sexual harassment in the workplace continues to be a problem. However, increasingly, it’s occurring outside the workplace. That’s in part because too many people, including harassers, victims and even their employers, are unaware that workplace sexual harassment...
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...
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...
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...
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...