What is Required to Prove Employment Discrimination?

What is Required to Prove Employment Discrimination?

Being subjected to employment discrimination can have a significant impact on your daily life and livelihood. It can impede your ability to do your job and provide for your family. It can also cause you to suffer emotionally, psychologically, and eve… Read More
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Expanding Your Family? What You Need to Know About Maternity and Paternity Leave in Ohio.

Expanding Your Family? What You Need to Know About Maternity and Paternity Leave in Ohio

If you live in Ohio and are planning to expand your family, it’s important to understand the state and federal parental and maternity leave laws. There are certain employment protections in place for both mothers and fathers when it comes to pregna… Read More
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Lalak, LLC Attorney Chris Lalak Featured in Columbus Dispatch Case Coverage.

Lalak, LLC Attorney Chris Lalak Featured in Columbus Dispatch Case Coverage

We are proud to announce that Chris Lalak, the lead employment law attorney at Lalak, LLC, was recently involved in a high-profile case featured in the Columbus Dispatch. The case centers around allegations against the Delaware County Board of Electi… Read More
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Understanding the At-Will Employment Exceptions in Ohio.

Understanding the At-Will Employment Exceptions in Ohio

Ohio is an at-will employment state. This means that an employer or employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason. However, at-will employment is not absolute — the reason for the termination must be legal. It’… Read More
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Understanding a Hostile Work Environment: When Does it Become Illegal?

Understanding a Hostile Work Environment: When Does it Become Illegal?

When you go to work each day, you have the right to do your job in a safe environment, free from discrimination and hostility. While you may work for an inconsiderate boss or your workplace might be unpleasant, these things do not likely rise to the… Read More
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Religious Discrimination claim clipped to a clipboard and pen on a table - religious discrimination in the workplace concept

Religious Discrimination in the Workplace: What You Should Know

There are many forms of religious discrimination that can occur in a place of employment. Importantly, the law protects employees from adverse treatment in the workplace due to their religion. It is against both state and federal law to discriminate… Read More
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Can I Bring My Service Dog to Work?

A service dog can play a crucial role in the daily life of a person with a disability. These animals are specially trained to assist a person with their daily tasks and have full public access. Importantly, people with disabilities may also require t… Read More
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What Does the Legalization of Marijuana Mean for Employees?

In November 2023, Ohio legalized the use of recreational marijuana, becoming the 24th state in the nation to do so. While the law does not yet contain anti-discrimination or employment protection provisions for workers, it’s important for employees… Read More
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Male African American office worker looking distressed in the foreground as business man talks to business woman in the background - witnessing discrimination concept

Steps to Take After Witnessing Discrimination in the Workplace

Workplace discrimination is illegal under both Ohio and federal law — and employees are often encouraged to report violations that they have experienced or witnessed. While there are many ways it can occur, workplace discrimination can be broadly d… Read More
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An older businesswoman using a tablet and smartphone - age discrimination in the workplace concept

What Constitutes Age Discrimination in the Workplace?

Due to increased longevity, financial need, and changing social norms, individuals are remaining in the workforce longer than ever before. Unfortunately, age discrimination in the workplace is all too common an occurrence. If you are a worker over th… Read More
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