CAN MY EMPLOYER FIRE ME FOR USING FMLA LEAVE?

Aug 04, 2016
By Peter Friedmann

It is unlawful for an employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny an employee’s rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It is also unlawful for an employer to retaliate against, discharge, or discriminate against an employee for enforcing his or her rights under the FMLA.  There are many different ways that an employer can interfere with an employee’s FMLA rights, or retaliate against an employee for exercising those rights. Because each situation is unique, a free consultation with...

OHIO LGBTQ DISCRIMINATION LAWYERS

Aug 04, 2016
By Peter Friedmann

The Columbus, Ohio discrimination lawyers at The Friedmann Firm handle all types of discrimination cases for Ohio's employees.  Several discrimination claims can be brought pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Ohio's laws against discrimination, O.R.C. 4112.  These laws prevent employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of several "protected classes," including race, gender, pregnancy, religion, sex (gender and sexual harassment) and national origin.  Claims for disability discrimination can also be brought pursuant to...

CAN I BE FIRED FOR FILING BANKRUPTCY?

Aug 04, 2016
By Peter Friedmann

If you plan to file for bankruptcy or already have filed, you may be wondering if that decision will have any effect on your job.  Can you be fired or discriminated against for filing for bankruptcy?  In Ohio, the answer is no.  You cannot be fired "solely" because you filed for bankruptcy.  Your employer is also prohibited from discriminating against you concerning the "terms and conditions" of your employment because you filed for bankruptcy.  This means your employer cannot reduce...

OHIO EMPLOYMENT LAW NEWS UPDATE

Aug 04, 2016
By Peter Friedmann

As infuriated as some might be at the seemingly insensitive actions of Hooters, this case is not as cut and dry as it seems. The full article, from the St. Louis Dispatch, is located here: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_db861563-d08b-5cb7-9cc9-91150b39351b.html This will be an interesting case to follow. Ms. Lupo's suit was brought under the Missouri Human Rights Act, based in part on perceived disability discrimination. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects employees from being discriminated against based on a disability. Section 12102 of...

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