What is unlawful discrimination?

Ohio employment discrimination laws and federal employment discrimination laws alike protect employees and job applicants from employment discrimination. In Ohio, the primary source for protecting employees against discrimination is the Ohio Fair Employment Practices Act. The statutes that comprise this act can be found at Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112. Federal laws prohibiting discrimination include: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Pregnancy Discrimination Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Fair Labor Standards Act; and the Equal Pay Act. Q: I was the victim of discrimination or harassment. What should I do? A: If you are already employed, you should, if possible, follow any internal rules or polices regarding discrimination or harassment. If that does not work, you should find an employment lawyer to have your case reviewed. When asking an employment lawyer to review your case, always ask first whether the ...  more