What Is a Discrimination Settlement? A discrimination lawsuit settlement is the total compensation an employee may recover for lost wages, emotional harm, and other damages caused by unlawful workplace conduct. There’s an old joke in law school that the answer to any legal question is “it depends.” When it comes to figuring out what a… Read More
How Do I Prove Gender Discrimination?
Gender discrimination, also known as sex discrimination, is treating one gender less favorably than another in the workplace. This type of discrimination can take many forms. It includes treating an employee or applicant differently because of their biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, because they don’t conform to the employer’s gender stereotypes, or because of… Read More
What is the Minimum Wage in Ohio?
Both Ohio and federal law have minimum wage protections for employees. But Ohio’s protections are a bit different than federal law. If your employer hasn’t paid the wage you are owed, call an FLSA attorney at Bolek Besser Glesius for a free consultation. Under federal law, the minimum wage is governed by the Fair Labor… Read More
Do All Tipped Employees Have to be Paid Minimum Wage?
Many employees are paid at least partly in tips — including waiters, bartenders, baristas, bellhops, casino employees, valets, and delivery drivers. Because tipped jobs rely on fluctuating income, many workers wonder whether they’re actually being paid what they’re owed, especially when pay rules aren’t clearly explained by employers. Ohio and federal wage laws require employers… Read More
Does My Boss Need to Give Me a Reason for Firing Me?
Can you fire someone for no reason in Ohio? Here’s what employees should know Losing your job without an explanation can be confusing and upsetting. In Ohio, your employer usually does not have to give a reason for firing you — but that does not mean every termination is legal. If you believe your termination… Read More
How Do I Prove I Have a Disability Under the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) protects employees from discrimination on the basis of disability. But the ADA is notoriously complicated. Understanding how to prove disability discrimination is much harder than it sounds. To prove disability discrimination is much harder than it sounds. To determine if you have a discrimination claim, you should speak with… Read More
What is the Sexual Harassment definition?
The legal definition of sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that unreasonably interferes with an individual’s job or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. It is often not hard to spot workplace sexual harassment. But proving that the… Read More
What is FMLA Intermittent Leave?
Employees who need FMLA leave don’t always need it all at once. FMLA leave taken in separate blocks of time for the same qualifying reason is called “intermittent leave.” See 29 C.F.R. § 825.202(a). Intermittent leave law is complicated though. To learn about your rights and protect your job, it’s best to speak with an… Read More
