Posted: June 26, 2025
by Chanda L. Brown, OSBA Board Certified Employment Law AttorneyYou're in the middle of a promising job interview when the hiring manager leans forward and says, “We like to keep things young and energetic around here—how old are you, if you don’t m... Continue Reading
Posted: May 12, 2025
In the aftermath of the 2020 racial justice movement, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) took center stage in corporate America. Many companies made public commitments, hired DEI officers, and allocated resources toward building more equitable wo... Continue Reading
Posted: April 29, 2025
No matter how many progress statements companies make, no matter how many diversity slogans they post, the reality is clear: racial discrimination in the workplace is still happening every day.It happens in hiring decisions. It happens in promotions... Continue Reading
Posted: October 30, 2024
Posted: September 10, 2024
In today’s workforce, employees expect fair treatment, respect, and a work environment free from discrimination. Unfortunately, discrimination still exists in many workplaces across Ohio. As an employee, it’s important to understand what constitutes... Continue Reading
Posted: October 18, 2023
The Impact of Social Media on Employment Law: Navigating the Digital MinefieldIn today's interconnected world, the influence of social media extends far beyond personal connections and cat videos. We’re here to shed some light on the fascinating in... Continue Reading
Posted: October 10, 2023
Employment law is a multifaceted field that governs the relationship between employers and employees. To navigate the complexities of the workplace and ensure that your rights are protected, it's crucial to understand key employment law terms. In thi... Continue Reading
Posted: October 04, 2023
Understanding At-Will Employment: What You Need to Know In the complex landscape of employment law, the concept of "at-will employment" stands as a fundamental principle that impacts both employers and employees. At-will employment means that either... Continue Reading
Posted: October 04, 2023
In today's diverse and evolving workforce, promoting equality and preventing discrimination in the workplace are essential goals. Employment discrimination occurs when individuals are treated unfairly based on protected characteristics. These charact... Continue Reading
Posted: June 15, 2020
The United States Supreme Court ruled today that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects gay and transgender workers, giving a major victory to the L.G.B.T. movement. The vote was 6 to 3, with Justice Neil M. Gorsuch writing the majority o... Continue Reading
Posted: July 23, 2019
Recently, there has been increasingly new laws, regulations, and workplace policies regarding sexual harassment. As a result of the #MeToo movement especially, we have subsequently seen an increase in the number of claims surrounding harassment. Cons... Continue Reading
Posted: April 22, 2019
Do you believe that you or a loved could have possibly been discriminated against in the workplace because of your sex/gender? There are many different ways you can be discriminated against, and it can often be difficult to determine what classifies... Continue Reading
Posted: March 14, 2019
MARCH 14, 2019 – COLUMBUS, OHIO: Walton + Brown LLP. is part of the legal team representing nineteen United Parcel Service workers in a racial discrimination and hostile work environment claim, among other charges. Suit was filed in Lucas County on W... Continue Reading
Posted: March 01, 2019
Discrimination in the workplace has the potential to ruin a company’s reputation. Whether it’s a Fortune 500 company or a small business, it is important for both employers and employees to identify workplace discrimination in order to learn how to a... Continue Reading
Posted: January 09, 2019
Our firm recently took on the task of hiring a new employee. The process was long and required reading numerous resumes to find just the right candidates to potentially interview. A lot of small businesses like ours may not have an entire Human Reso... Continue Reading
