EMPLOYMENT LAW

At-Will v. Wrongful Termination

Ohio is an employment at-will state.  This means that an employer can fire an employee for little or no reason.  This rule can be harsh and often provides little recourse for a terminated employee. While a decision to fire an employee may be arbitrary or unfair, it is not necessarily "wrongful" in the legal sense.

Fortunately, however, federal and state laws protect an employee from discrimination based on race, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, and disability.  In most instances, an employee who is a victim of discrimination must first file a charge with the federal or state agencies responsible for processing complaints of discrimination.  The time requirements for filing such claims are limited.  Therefore, if you believe you have been unlawfully discriminated against on the job, you should take immediate steps to proceed with your claim.  Feel free to contact our office for more information.

 

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