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...
Discrimination can impact many aspects of your life. The stress you experience can affect your mental health both on the job and at home. Lost opportunities can impact not only your salary today but your income and advancement opportunities in the future. Thankfully,...
Patients undergoing an in-vitro fertilization cycle manage a variety of medications. At every stage of the treatment process, these medications offer support and increase the likelihood that a family will welcome a new child into their home. Unfortunately, each...
New advances in fertility technology offer exciting opportunities for families to welcome a child into the world. Just as medical knowledge and technology are constantly changing, the legal options available to families impacted by malpractice also evolve. What should...
If you experience discrimination or harassment in the workplace, you may wonder whether others will believe you. Proving your case may rely on the documentation you collect of your experiences. What documentation might you want to collect to support your claim? A...