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The question “Can I be fired without a reason?” comes up frequently, and the answer depends largely on your location and the specific circumstances of your employment. In Ohio, the answer is generally yes, but there are several important exceptions that could make a firing unlawful. If you suspect your termination may have crossed legal lines, consulting an experienced employment lawyer could be the first step in protecting your rights.

Employee leave donation programs have been around for many years. They are a specific program that allows employees to donate time off to their coworkers. Leave donations may be made into a large pool for qualified coworkers to apply for or even directly to another coworker.

A wrongful termination occurs when an employer has terminated an employee for an unlawful reason or in violation of an employment contract.

There is a range of employment issues that can arise for employees in the workplace, including retaliation. But for employees facing things such as retaliation, it’s always important to know that there are federal and state-level protections that are afforded to employees to protect them from things such as retaliation.

When it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, there are several federal and state laws that protect employees from being on the receiving end of such harassment. In Ohio, sexual harassment is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code, among others.

When an employee informs their employer that they are pregnant, employers are expected to provide reasonable accommodations for the pregnant employee. This does not necessarily mean they must do everything to accommodate a pregnant employee, but they must provide reasonable accommodations based on the request the employee has made.