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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
On June 10, 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits pay discrimination. This federal statute addresses the "unconscionable practice of paying female employees less wages than male employees for the same job." Yet, it is 2025, and...
Facing discrimination at work is frustrating and can make you want to walk away. However, before you hand in that resignation letter, pause. Quitting might feel like the easiest way out, but it could weaken your ability to fight back and assert your legal rights. You...
Employers are generally allowed to insist their employees adhere to the dress codes they stipulate. However, the dress code is not allowed to be discriminatory, neither by accident nor design. Let’s look at what might make a dress code unlawful. Prohibiting headwear...
There’s a lot of fear right now among people who do not meet “traditional’ definitions concerning gender identity and sexual orientation. Some politicians and influential media personalities have made no secret of their dislike of the move toward greater acceptance of...