LGBTQ Discrimination

What are “Administrative Remedies” and How Do I “Exhaust” Them?

If you are a longtime reader of this blog, you will already know that Ohio’s scheme of civil rights protections is set forth in R.C. Chapter 4112. Further, you may be aware that R.C. § 4112.02 prohibits multiple forms of discrimination based on race, color, religion,...

What Does Ohio’s New Anti-SLAPP Law Mean For Employees?

When brave employees stand up against employment, harassment, or retaliation, they often expect the employer to deny the claims. But increasingly, we’re seeing a disturbing trend: employers filing defamation counterclaims designed not to win, but to punish the...

Yes, You Can Be Fired For Doing Ten Things Wrong Even If You Did Two Things Right

Can I Be Fired Even If I Did Some Things Right? Yes, your employer can legally fire you for performance issues—even if you had some successes along the way. That is exactly what happened in Uttarwar v. Lazard Asset Management LLC, 2025 WL 704278 (2d Cir. 2025), where...

To Sign Or Not To Sign – That Is The Severance Agreement

To sign or not to sign—that is the question that confronts every employee facing the final act of their employment. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to accept the severance offered and, with it, the loss of potential claims, or to take arms against the uncertainties of...

Google Is Not A Substitute For Talking With An Employment Lawyer

Our employment discrimination lawyers have repeatedly blogged about the dangers of employees representing themselves in legal proceedings. Navigating the legal landscape can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to employment law. One term you might come across...

EEOC Releases Revised Anti-Harassment Guidelines for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Will the EEOC’s update to its enforcement guidance help employers address issues related to the LGBTQ+ community? Probably not, but it is a great start. Across the United States, sexual orientation and gender identity remain subjects of extensive debate and political...

Why Should I Settle Strong Employment Case?

Let’s start with the premise that there I no perfect case. There is always risk from bad judges, good judges that just get it wrong, and certainly, juries can be unpredictable. No matter how good you think your cases is, there is still risk. With that said, employers...

What Is My Employment Discrimination Case Worth?

There are a lot of factors that go into determining the value of an employment discrimination or wrongful termination case. These factors include: Severity and frequency of the discrimination: The more severe and frequent the discrimination, the higher the value of...

Is Skipping Progressive Discipline Steps Proof Of Discrimination?

In a recent case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Fabiniak v. v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, No. 22-3636, 2023 WL 2592358 (6th Cir. Mar. 22, 2023), the employee, Brian Fabiniak, asserted an age discrimination and wrongful termination...

Good Attorneys Will Help You Not Bring Bad Claims

After being fired from a job, many employees are just plain mad. They are angry. They want a way to get back at the company, get back at the employer, supervisor, or manager that fired them. These newly fired attorneys will consult with our attorneys looking for...