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Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that could strengthen protections against workplace harassment. The “Be Heard Act” – also known as the “Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace Act” – was introduced by Sen. Patty Murray and Reps. Katherine Clark, Ayanna Pressley, Elissa Slotkin and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. The...

The law is clearly outlined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: “The law forbids discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoffs, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.” In addition, federal law protects employees from harassment, omission, or mistreatment based...

The population over the age of 65 is continuing to grow at a steady rate, according to the United States Census Bureau. By 2030, the entire baby boomer generation will be older than 65 years of age. By 2020, there is expected to be one retiree for every three working-age adults. In Ohio, the average...

Many employers are well aware of the laws against workplace discrimination, and for those who are still in the dark, it’s time to start paying attention.   Even in 2019, we’re still seeing workplace discrimination against transgender people along with other members of the LGBT community. According to Quartz at Work, a meager nine percent of people age 45 or older report having association...

Sexual discrimination claims are prevalent in many industries throughout Ohio and the rest of the U.S. However, new research is showing the possibility of such discrimination in a field that many wouldn't expect, health care. In particular, female physicians raising children believe they are treated differently than their colleagues because they have children. A 2017 survey published...

The Equal Pay Act was passed in 1963 to prohibit wage discrimination in the workplace. If a man and woman are both employed in the same or a substantially similar position, perform similar duties, and have the same level of experience or qualifications, it is unlawful for employers to pay them differently. Likewise, Title VII...

One way that employees can be unlawfully underpaid is when they are "on-call" and restricted in what they can do but receive no compensation or overtime pay for this time. A recent Ohio case decided in November highlights how employees can get their fair pay if they find themselves in such a situation. On-call nurse...

Workers at some leading companies in Ohio and across the country may have good reason to be concerned about the continuing threat of racial discrimination. A New York Times report covered the experiences of black workers at Tesla, the electric car manufacturer. Journalists interviewed dozens of present and former Tesla workers at the company's assembly...

Whether you have lived with a disability all your life or have recently suffered an accident or illness, you know your limitations and abilities. You also know well your qualifications for employment, including your education and experience. Nevertheless, your condition may make it difficult to perform on the job unless you have certain modifications to...

Riot Games' productions, including the hit "League of Legends", have large numbers of fans in Ohio. However, the company is now facing a class action lawsuit accusing it of gender discrimination in the workplace. The lawsuit was filed by a current employee and a former employee and came after journalists highlighted issues with sexism inside...