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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit on September 26, 2018 alleging that Bath & Body Works refused to consider a reasonable accommodation request made by an employee and then discharged her because of her disability. Bath & Body Works is a national retail chain that sells bath and beauty products. The EEOC…

Fall has to be one of my favorite seasons. While everyone else is wishing for a few more days of summer, I am counting down the days until the leaves start changing colors and the temperature begins to cool. With the coming of a new season, however, comes a new set of safety concerns. Here…

Age discrimination might sneak up gradually on employees in Ohio. For this reason, AARP has published information about ageism in the workplace to help people recognize the warning signs. The organization advocates for older people, and one of its senior attorneys recommends that people document changes in treatment at work as soon as they notice…

Post-traumatic stress disorder should not be taken lightly. This mental health issue can be debilitating for you. If you want to continue to work and support you and your family, your employer cannot stop you. The law protects you from discrimination due to PTSD. Of course, your employer does not have to keep you on…

Mark Steines, former co-host of the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family, filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the network and parent company, Crown Media, fired him after he reported on-the-job sexual harassment and verbal abuse. Steines was let go in May 2018 after making several complaints that the show’s executive producer harassed and abused producers on the…

A former housekeeper for Clarion Hotels has filed a class action lawsuit taking aim at Clarion Hotels’ overtime policy. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and many state laws prohibit employers from paying less than time-and-a-half to employees that work over 40 hours per week. The complaint, filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleges…

Some Ohio workers may be subject to what is referred to as subtle harassment. Actions may include making too much or not enough eye contact. Simply glancing too many times in a person’s direction or the way that someone looks at a colleague could also be considered discrimination or harassment. While it can be hard…

CBS, Charlie Rose and Charlie Rose Inc. have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by three former CBS employees. The three female employees alleged Charlie Rose made unwanted sexual advances against them. Two of the employees were fired after coming forward about the misconduct. The employees also claim the company knew about the…

We are excited to announce that Nilges Draher has opened a second office in Cleveland, Ohio! Thanks to the hard work of Attorney Christopher Lalak, Nilges Draher now has an office in Cleveland’s Terminal Tower. We are looking forward to being able to provide additional convenience to our clients in the Cleveland and surrounding areas….

Women in Ohio and across the country run the risk of facing workplace discrimination whether they work at a small business or at a major corporation. In one prominent example, a group of former female employees of Nike sued the sports gear manufacturer, accusing it of promoting an environment of systematic discrimination against women on…