You build your discrimination case based on what happened at the time of termination. Then you find out the employer is now bringing up entirely different events. After-acquired evidence allows employers to introduce information discovered later to l…
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Being misclassified as an independent contractor is not a technical issue. It directly affects how much you are paid, the benefits you receive, and whether your employer is complying with the law. Many Ohio workers accept a 1099 classification withou…
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A criminal record shouldn’t prevent someone from seeking gainful employment. All too often, an application is discarded, and the door to opportunity closes before the candidate has a chance to explain who they are today. Ohio’s ban-the-box law ad…
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If you have a certain medical condition or disability, it’s important to understand that you have privacy rights in the workplace. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there are different privacy protections in place at the three distin…
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If you have a physical or mental disability, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides crucial legal protections in the workplace. An employer may not take any adverse employment actions against you based on your condition. However, the law…
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Although an employer in Ohio can fire an employee for any reason under the state’s at-will employment laws, the reason must not be discriminatory or illegal. Significantly, an employer may not terminate a worker in violation of public policy. This…
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Ohio is an at-will employment state — this means that an employer may fire an employee with or without cause. While the reason for termination cannot be discriminatory or retaliatory, some unethical employers may attempt to mask an improper motive…
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Workplace discrimination is when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfairly based on race, color, religion, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. The case against the employer will hinge on the evidence the protected worke…
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Over the years, you’ve worked hard to achieve seniority at your workplace. You’ve built a career, a network, and a knowledge base. You feel like you are in your prime. But what if your employer wants to force you out? Today, when 60 is the new 40…
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The difference between quitting a job and being fired is usually distinct: the employee chooses to quit a job and the employer chooses to fire (or terminate) the employee. But when the employer treats the employee so badly that the employee feels the…
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