» Employment Discrimination

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… Read More

Workplace discrimination cases often come down to the evidence a person can provide to support their claims. While direct evidence—such as an employer openly stating they are firing someone due to their race, age, gender, or other protected charact… Read More

Imagine working for decades, building your career, only to be told you have to retire. For many employees, forced retirement feels unfair and even illegal. But is it? Can your employer set a mandatory retirement age, or does that violate your rights?… Read More

Quitting a job is usually a personal decision, but what happens when the work environment becomes so unbearable that leaving feels like the only option? This is called constructive discharge—when an employer makes working conditions so intolerable… Read More

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

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

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

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