Discrimination Attorneys In Cleveland Ohio
U.S. Federal, Ohio State, and Cleveland local laws prohibit discrimination in employment based on certain protected classes. Racial discrimination, age discrimination, gender discrimination and disability discrimination are all prohibited by federal law.
If you believe that you have been discriminated against at your workplace, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit.
What is Discrimination
Discrimination is defined as treating someone differently based on certain “protected characteristics.” In the context of employment, discrimination means subjecting someone to less favorable terms of employment – for example by terminating, suspending, demoting, refusing to hire, paying lower wages, or harassing that employee, because of their protected characteristics.
Types of Discrimination
- Age Discrimination
- Gender Discrimination
- Disability Discrimination
- Race and National Origin Discrimination
- Religious Discrimination
- Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Employment Discrimination Laws
Federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination include:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Commonly known simply as “Title Seven,” this law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender or national origin.
- The Equal Pay Act: The EPA prohibits sex-based wage discrimination by ensuring that women cannot be paid less than men for substantially equal work in the same workplace.
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act: The ADEA prohibits age discrimination in the workplace, and includes additional protections for employees aged 40 and older
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act: The PDA prohibits employers from terminating (or refusing to hire) women because they are (or plan to be) pregnant.
- Americans with Disabilities: The ADA prohibits discrimination based on physical and/or mental disabilities. This law also requires employers to reasonably accommodate disabled employees.
If you believe that you are the victim of employment discrimination, you may have a viable employment lawsuit you can file. Contact our Discrimination Lawyers in Cleveland Ohio – we can help. Call or e-mail us any time.