Workplace Discrimination Lawyer

Discrimination may constitute a hostile work environment or negative policies and practices that hinder employees or applicants based on age are a form of employment discrimination. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits employers from mistreating staff or potential employees who are 40 or older based on their age.

The sentiment that older workers are less capable, more costly, and don’t adapt to changing practices is a breeding ground for ageism in the workplace. Experiencing unfair treatment or exclusion due to your age is grounds for a lawsuit — The Henry Law Firm can help.

Another common form of workplace discrimination is disability discrimination. An employer cannot treat an employee less favorably due to a perceived or current disability. An employer is required by law, through the Americans With Disabilities Act, to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual to perform required tasks.

In Ohio, the law defines a disability as: “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.” If you believe that you are being treated unfairly in the workplace, were denied opportunity for employment, or were wrongfully terminated due to a disability — we’re here for you. As your employment discrimination lawyer, The Henry Law Firm will build your case and fight for your right to work.

Experiencing negative treatment due to your skin color or race characteristics can be devastating. Whether it’s your hair texture, facial features, or simply the color of your skin — negative treatment or policies based on these facets may be grounds for a discrimination claim.

It’s not uncommon for these issues to occur between individuals of the same race or color as well. We’ve helped countless clients who have experienced unfair treatment, issues with employment including hiring, harassment or were denied opportunities due to their race seek restitution.

The Civil Rights Act along with state and local laws prohibit national origin discrimination in the workplace. These discrimination laws include those who are married to a person of a certain national origin.

As part of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, national origin became a protected status that protects employees from discrimination with regards to salary, promotions, job assignments, training, layoffs, and fringe benefits.

If you believe that you are a victim of national origin discrimination at work, contact our legal team today.

Title VII prohibits employers from workplace segregation practices based on religion. This includes, but is not limited to, clothing, grooming practices, or even religious events.

Religion can be a muddy subject in the workplace. According to employment law, it includes traditional religions, ethical and moral beliefs. It is required that employees make reasonable accommodations for religious events, which may include shift substitutions, flexible scheduling, or modifications to allow for employee participation.

Termination, shift cuts, unfair treatment, or segregation based on your religion is illegal — and could be grounds for a lawsuit.

Whether it’s salary, vacation, holiday time, overtime, bonuses, life insurance, profit-sharing, travel accommodations, or stock options — all forms of pay are protected by The Equal Pay Act.

While the pay gap has lessened over the years, that doesn’t mean it has gone away. Men, women, and all forms of gender identity must receive equal pay for equal work at the same company. This is regardless of title and pertains to the duties and tasks required in the position.

Realizing that you’re underpaid for a position based on your gender identity can be a shocking experience. We’ll help explore whether or not you have a case and take aggressive action to obtain the pay you deserve.

Just recently, the LGBTQ+ community received protection within the private sector from discrimination in employment law. These protections pertain to both private and government employers with fifteen or more total employees.

Sexual orientation discrimination at work includes any type of differential treatment or mistreatment due to a real or perceived sexual orientation — regardless of gender.

As a progressive employment discrimination law firm, we firmly believe that every individual has the right to equal employment opportunities. The Henry Law Firm will advocate for any individual who has experienced discrimination based on their sexual orientation, gender, or identity.

It is unlawful for employers to discriminate based on an employee’s pregnancy or caregiving responsibilities. Women who are unable to perform routine tasks for their work due to pregnancy or related medical conditions are protected by The Pregnancy Discrimination Act.

If an employer allows or makes accommodations for disabled employees — including taking leave, they must make the same arrangements for pregnant employees. While racial discrimination, sex discrimination, or one of the many forms of discrimination based on protected status are fairly known — discrimination based on pregnancy often goes unaddressed. Federal laws protect pregnant employees and we are here to help those facing discrimination fight back.

Unwelcomed sexual harassment, advances, requests for sexual favors, inappropriate comments about an employee’s sex, or physical harassment of a sexual nature all fall under gender discrimination — along with unlawful harassment.

Frequent incidents of this nature or issues that create a hostile environment may be grounds for a lawsuit. This form of illegal discrimination is not confined to sexual harassment, as any harassment based on protected statuses is also unlawful when it creates a negative environment for an employee. Examples may include threats, offensive jokes, intimidation, mockery, and many other forms of mistreatment.

A potential consequence of reporting workplace discrimination is facing further discrimination or retaliation from an employer. It’s one of the many reasons why so many employees suffer through mistreatment. Luckily, safeguards exist to protect you and fellow staff who decide to go through with reporting discrimination against yourself or other employees.

Unjust transfers, harassment, shift cuts, demotions, or terminations are all a form of illegal retaliation. We understand how difficult and uncertain reporting discrimination in the workplace can be and will do everything in our power to protect you throughout the entire process to ensure that your rights are protected.