Employment Discrimination Lawyers for Ohio Employees
When treatment at work raises questions about discrimination, it can be difficult to know what to do next. A careful legal assessment starts with what happened, why it happened and the evidence available.
Jeckering & Associates, LLC represents employees with workplace discrimination concerns. From our Columbus and Mechanicsburg offices, we help Ohio workers understand their legal options and decide how to move forward.
Look closely at the employment decision
Discrimination concerns can arise in hiring, pay, promotion, discipline, termination and other working conditions. Ohio law prohibits employment discrimination based on characteristics including race, color, religion, sex, military status, national origin, disability, age and ancestry. The protection that applies depends on the facts and governing law.
Read Ohio’s employment discrimination statute
An assessment considers the treatment at issue, the employer’s explanation, relevant communications and other available evidence. Unfair treatment and unlawful discrimination are not always the same. We review the circumstances rather than assuming that any one event proves a claim.
Related workplace concerns
Our employment practice also addresses harassment, hostile work environment, whistleblower, wage and hour, overtime, and Family and Medical Leave Act matters. Contact us to ask whether your particular workplace concern fits our practice.
Prepare to discuss what happened
A timeline of important events can help organize the discussion. Be ready to describe your position, the employment decision or conduct that concerns you, and any complaint, agency charge or notice already involved. Ask how to provide records before sending sensitive employment information.
Do I have to leave my job before contacting you?
You can contact the firm while you are still employed. The initial question is what happened and whether the matter fits our practice. A lawyer can assess the circumstances before you decide how to respond.
Do filing requirements apply?
Employment discrimination claims can involve administrative filing requirements and deadlines. The applicable process depends on the claim. Do not assume that an internal complaint or an inquiry to a law firm satisfies a filing requirement or extends a deadline.
For civil claims arising from sexual abuse, explore our survivor representation page.
Discuss a workplace discrimination concern
Call 614-944-5151 in Columbus or 937-896-2222 in Mechanicsburg to request a consultation with Jeckering & Associates.
This page provides general information, not legal advice about your particular matter. Contacting the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send confidential information through the website.