Retaliation

Yes, You Can Be Fired For Saying “F*ck (Race) People”

Ashley Bush served as the head coach for the girls’ basketball team at Frederick High School. On February 5, 2020, several members of the varsity team decided to leave the team, alleging that Bush had been treating them abusively. Despite an investigation by the...

Employer’s Lies Are Called Pretext

What does pretext mean? In the context of wrongful termination or employment discrimination, pretext refers to a situation where an employer provides a false or misleading reason for terminating an employee. This reason is presented as the official justification for...

Am I Stuck With An Arbitration Agreement?

Many employees don’t even realize they signed an arbitration agreement at the beginning of their employment and are surprised when the employer attempts to use it to block a lawsuit from moving forward. Our employment discrimination lawyers recently blogged about why...

Was I Constructively Discharged?

How do you prove wrongful termination? To establish a claim for wrongful termination, four elements are necessary when direct evidence is lacking: (1) the employee belonged to a protected class, (2) the employee was qualified for the job, (3) the employee was fired,...

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...

After Issue 2, Ohioans Are Ready for Clam Baking

While outdoor cooking of shellfish has been legal for decades, Ohio voters are now adding to their palates a new herb. Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Ohio as of December 7, 2023. Medical marijuana has been authorized since 2016, allowing patients who have...

Yes, You Can Be Denied A Promotion If You Refuse To Move To Where The Job Is Located

Imagine this scenario: You’ve put in years of hard work and dedication, mastering your role, and striving for that coveted promotion. You believe you deserve it, you’ve earned it, and yet, it slips through your fingers. Your mind races, searching for answers, and...

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