Ohio Discrimination Legal Questions

Unless you are morbidly obese (100% over the ideal weight for someone of your height), then there is no protection from discrimination. Morbid obesity has been classified as a disability, meaning you cannot be discriminated against so long as you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommmodations. Ohio employment attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com   ... Read More

Employers cannot discriminate on the basis of religious beliefs or lack thereof. Below is a link to information from the EEOC about religious discrimination.   Ohio employment discrimination attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com    http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/religion.cfm ... Read More

You should contact an employment attorney. If driving is not required in order to perform the duties within the assistant manager position, then you may have a legal claim against your employer based upon disability discrimination.    Ohio employment attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com ... Read More

Hostile work environment claims must be related to pregnancy. The EEOC just issued new guidance related to employers' obligations to accommodate pregnant employees. In addition to prohibiting pregnancy discrimination under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, your wife could potentially have claims under the FMLA (if the employer has 50+ employees) or the ADA. My firm represents employees throughout the State of Ohio in employment discrimination matters. Feel free to call my office. Ohio Employment Attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com... Read More

It sounds like you have been treated unfairly and wrong. Unless the reason for your unfair treatment is against the law, then you likely do not have a case. Hostile work environment and discrimination claims must be related to your age, race, gender, disability, etc.   Ohio Employment Attorney: mcoffmanlegal.com... Read More

Unless you reported discrimination based upon your age, race, gender, disability, etc, then you likely don't have a legal claim for retaliation. If the hostile work environment is related to any of those things, then you may also have a legal claim.   Ohio Employment Attorney: mcoffmanlegal.com... Read More

You should contact an employment attorney. Were you on FMLA leave? If you were on FMLA leave, you cannot be retaliated against for exercising your right to take FMLA leave. Also, in your complaints to HR, make sure they are in writing. Follow up on oral communications with your employer about the harassment in email or writing, if possible.   Ohio Employment Attorney - mcoffmanlegal.com... Read More

Ohio law forbids discrimination because of race and age.  If you choose to pursue one or both of these claims, you can do so by filing a charge with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or by hiring an attorney.  In order to establish a basic claim, you have to prove that you are in the protected group (i.e. African American and over 40 years old); that you were qualified for your position (good performance, little or no disciplinary actions); and suffered an adverse employment decision (fired).  Once you meet this basic criteria, then the employer has an opportunity to respond by stating a "legitimate non-discriminatory" reason for your discharge.  It's then up to you to show how this reason is not the "real" reason.  ... Read More

You may be the victim of disability discrimination, but I need some additional details: 1) how many employees does your employer have?  2) do other employees also get sent home for no reason? 3) have you ever been disciplined or received a poor performance review? In order to qualify for protection under the American's with Disabilities Act, you have to be able to perform the essential functions of your position with or without accommodation.  Are you able to perform the duties of your position? The employer is not allowed to single you out because of your disability.  You are entitled to the same terms and conditions of employment as everybody else.... Read More