Fair Employment Practices

There are several state and federal laws that prohibit an employer from discriminating against an employee on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, or disability. Some of these laws include: The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), Title VII, Age Discrimination in Employment ("ADEA"), and the Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"). To succeed under these statutes it is often required that an employee first file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") or in Ohio, with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission ("OCRC").

CLPWG's experienced attorneys are thoroughly familiar with the EEOC and OCRC and are well versed in representing both the interests of employees in this process and defending employers against such claims. Being fully knowledgeable on both sides of the dispute enables our attorneys to provide the best advice and guidance possible to our clients in these matters, regardless of which side of the claim they may find themselves. More importantly, should the claim transition into a court of law (and it often does), CLPWG attorneys are fully capable of continuing client representation in either the state or federal court system.