Open positions need to be filled, but companies have a specific candidate they want. While several laws prohibit employers from discriminating against candidates based on protected classes like gender, race, or religion, it doesn’t stop them from trying. In particular, job listings can weed out potential applicants who don’t meet certain expectations that a company […]
Ohio employees subjected to discriminatory treatment may feel powerless in confronting the issue. The reality is that you have several laws protecting you from such abuse, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. To hold a supervisor or company accountable, you will need to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which will review […]
Even though it’s illegal, workers often experience retaliation by their supervisors for reporting discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Figuring out how to pursue justice in this situation while trying to hold onto your job can be complex and stressful. Often, employers will create a hostile work environment so toxic that employees give up their […]
As a veteran, several federal laws are in place to protect your right to obtain civilian work without being discriminated against for your service. These protections include active duty or service in the Ohio National Guard or Army Reserves. In addition, employers that violate veterans’ rights could face legal accountability and have to pay financial […]
Background on Activision Blizzard Call of Duty. World of Warcraft. Candy Crush. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. Guitar Hero. If you’ve played any video games within the past 25 years, there’s a good chance you have played, or at least heard of, one of these extremely popular games. One thing you may not have known though, […]
This is crazy to think about, but less than 40 years ago, people with disabilities didn’t really have rights in America. That’s because the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), which gave a lot of rights to workers with disabilities and people with disabilities in general when it comes to accommodations, was only made 31 years […]
If you’re a member of the LGBTQ community or an ally, you probably already know that June is Pride Month. But do you know the full extent of rights that people in the LGBTQ community actually have? Last year, the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) […]
At some point during your professional life, you’ve probably heard that you need to always give a notice when you’re leaving your job. Depending on where you work, that notice could be anywhere from two weeks to two months. But what if I told you that it’s not always beneficial to the employee to give […]