Did you know that, despite the fact that the gender pay gap has narrowed since the signing of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, women earned 82 cents for every dollar a man made in 2020? So, if you have been paid less than your male colleague, you might be able to file a lawsuit. […]
Emotional distress can be a burden to your daily life as well as your ability to work effectively. This can be a byproduct of issues with a co-worker, discrimination, or unfair treatment of other kinds in the workplace — and for those who are struggling with emotional distress, finding the time to support their mental […]
As a dedicated employee who works hard every day, you shouldn’t be subjected to workplace harassment. Both federal and Ohio law prohibits many forms of this unlawful conduct, which falls under employment discrimination. Unfortunately, knowing what qualifies as harassment on the job can be challenging because your experience may not meet the legal standard needed […]
If you decide to file an employment discrimination suit against your employer in Ohio, you might be curious about the damages you could win. Because every case is unique, there is no way to give a precise value. However, several types of losses are awarded in these cases. What are Damages? When an employer unfairly […]
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 […]
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 […]