Fibromyalgia is a seriously debilitating condition causing patients widespread pain, difficulty sleeping, and a host of other symptoms. While the condition is oftentimes misunderstood by both those in the medical community and the patient’s family or friends, it is universally understood to cause patients a great deal of agony on a daily basis. Accordingly, the […]
read moreDid you know an employer cannot discriminate against you because you have a record of a disability, even if you aren’t currently disabled? We recently settled a case where an employer refused to re-hire an employee who had been off work for over a year because of major back surgery. After his FMLA leave had […]
read moreEach year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) compiles a report listing the major issues, outcomes, and forecasts within the realm of employment equality and discrimination in the United States. The most recent report, which covers from October 2, 2013 through September 30, 2014, reveals a startling number of reports of discrimination across nearly every […]
read moreWrongful termination is a serious offense involving firing an employee for an unlawful reason. The situation can prove tiresome and frustrating, but it can be remedied– unless, of course, the termination was not actually illegal. The following list describes seven situations that may seem wrongful, but are not likely actionable absent extenuating discriminatory or unlawful circumstances.
read moreWhile there is no specific statute expressly defining sexual harassment in Ohio, the term has been sufficiently extrapolated over the years in hundreds of case law opinions, each addressing the various ways in which sexual harassment can rear its ugly head. In general, sexual harassment is considered repeated, pervasive and/or severe conduct (i.e., a workplace […]
read moreThe traditional sexual harasser appeared face-to-face, uncomfortably close to the victim’s work space, engaging in tacky jokes, suggestive references, or downright disgusting discourse. In today’s world of social media, online learning, virtual workrooms, and text-based communication, sexual harassment continues to thrive in a new and alarming way. Behind the perceived safety of the smart phone […]
read moreThe health risks associated with smoking are impossible to deny. However, could this costly and dangerous habit also impact an employee’s job security or a candidate’s chances of being hired? Actually, it could, as Ohio remains one of 21 states without a smoker’s protection law, thereby allowing employers to freely and openly discriminate against smokers […]
read moreIn August 2014, the Ohio Supreme Court considered a high-profile employment discrimination case involving the City of Dayton Police Department. Under federal and Ohio laws, an employer is not permitted to engage in any discriminatory practices with regard to workplace decisions, and cannot take adverse action against an employee based on the employee’s membership in […]
read moreKnown as the “sandwich generation”, many of today’s middle-aged Americans find themselves not only supporting their adult children in a difficult economy but caring for aging and elderly parents. This dual-role can cause many sleepless nights for the harried caretaker, especially when aging parents begin to show signs of dementia or other cognitive issues. For […]
read moreThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a vital piece of legislation enacted to help support and advance those living in America with a disabling physical or mental condition. In general, the ADA works to require employers to not only treat those with a disability equally to those without, but also mandates employers to make certain accommodations […]
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