Sexual harassment can have a devastating impact on the mental and physical well-being of employees. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is not always apparent. Perpetrators of harassment might try to pass it off as a joke or accuse the victim of lying. According to...
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Should I get paid for FMLA leave?
The Family and Medical Leave Act allows employees to take up to twelve weeks of job-protected leave per year for eligible circumstances. These include caring for one's own serious health condition or that of a close family member, caring for a child in the year...
Who do I report sexual harassment to?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue. Whether coworkers are making unsavory remarks or a higher-up is making sexual demands, you should not tolerate any behavior that makes you feel unsafe. You may feel embarrassed, uncomfortable and even scared to...
4 pieces of evidence to support a sexual harassment claim
A month into your new job, the sexual harassment began. Initially, you brushed aside the questionable comments a division manager made about your appearance. However, this behavior took on a gradual escalation that included inappropriate physical contact, double...
5 forms of pregnancy discrimination
Pregnancy discrimination remains a widespread problem in Ohio and the rest of the United States. And despite more than 40 years of legal protection for pregnant employees, many feel the Pregnancy Discrimination Act hasn't done enough to foster a more equitable working...
Have drivers learned from the world’s first auto crash?
Ohio may have the dubious distinction of being the place where the world’s first automobile accident occurred. That first wreck? Some historians claim it took place in Ohio City in 1891 when an engineer named James Lambert lost control of one of his inventions – a...
If a driver slips on ice and causes a car accident, are they responsible for the damage?
It's wintertime in Cincinnati, which can mean roads covered in ice and snow. Every winter, there are serious auto accidents that started when a motorist lost control on a patch of ice. Their vehicle can slide into an intersection or oncoming traffic, and the other...
What drivers should know about the Ohio Traffic Safety Council
Concerned about the continuing menace of traffic accidents in Ohio, the state government has formed a committee. Gov. Mike DeWine has announced the creation of the Ohio Traffic Safety Council, a group of experts and activists from across the spectrum of groups...
Can I lose my job for taking an FMLA leave?
Some eligible employees have second thoughts about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). They may have pondered whether to take an unpaid leave from work but worry about the possible ramifications stemming from the leave. Mainly: Will I lose my job? Through the...
Recognizing the signs of a concussion
It can be easy to ignore a possible concussion. After all, unless you’re knocked out cold, how serious can it be? However, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and medical science is beginning to understand the severe problems a concussion can pose...