If you are pregnant, you definitely have plenty of reasons to celebrate. Your employer, though, might not be quite as happy about your pregnancy as you are. Indeed, to your manager, your pregnancy might translate to staffing shortages and lost productivity. That is...
The birth of a child is an exciting moment for any family. The reality is that family dynamics and relationships change over time, as do physical and financial capacity. Any adjustments that alter the family, such as a separation or a death, can present painful...
If you are experiencing infertility, you undoubtedly know just how frustrating dealing with it can be. Indeed, you might spend thousands of dollars and a seemingly endless number of months or years trying to grow your family. Nevertheless, you also must recognize that...
Feeling like your paycheck does not fairly mirror the hard work you put in can interfere with your productivity. As an employee, you have rights that your employer should honor and respect. If you suspect deception on the part of your employer in terms of your pay,...
When pregnant workers hear warning stories about pregnancy discrimination, their uniform is perhaps not the first thing to come to mind. However, it is a major way in which discrimination may end up surfacing. But how does this happen? Workers under threat for...
Many women across Ohio and the nation who struggle to conceive naturally find success after they work with fertility doctors. However, a growing number of news stories concerning fertility fraud, or doctors inseminating patients with their own sperm without the...
If your employer has terminated you, is the company providing you with a severance agreement? If you are 40 years of age or older, the severance agreement must adhere to specific federal requirements. About the contract A business may offer a severance agreement to a...
In the workplace, you have every right to feel safe. When you become pregnant, you have the same rights as any other person to receive medical care and to take a temporary leave. Following your child's birth, you still deserve to remain free from discrimination....
Wrongful termination is a commonly misunderstood concept. Many people feel their employer has wrongly fired them, but in most cases, this is not true. While they may not agree with the employer's decision, there are specific legal aspects required to prove wrongful...
The rise in in-home genetic testing has revealed many things about the families who choose to pursue it. Unfortunately, these tests have also begun to reveal unexpected details about a person’s background. For some people who were conceived through in-vitro...