Cincinnati Employment Discrimination Lawyers
Defending Employee Rights in Ohio
Do you believe you are being mistreated by an employer? The federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and many other state and federal laws prohibit discrimination of many kinds in the workplace.
At Freking Myers & Reul, LLC, we are equipped to defend your rights and fight diligently to:
- Stop discriminatory practices in hiring
- Job assignments
- Termination
- And more
Call (513) 866-8816or contact us onlineto request your initial legal consultation.
Challenging Workplace Discrimination in Cincinnati
Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms and often has an adverse effect on an individual's career path. The law prohibits discrimination in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship.
No matter the industry, it is illegal for any employer to make decisions regarding:
- Hiring
- Termination
- Promotions
- Job assignments
- Or other aspects of employment based on protected characteristics
In the United States, these characteristics include:
- Disability
- Religion
- Race
- Skin color
- National origin
- Citizenship status
- Sex
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
In addition to the above categories protected under federal law, Ohio state law also prohibits discrimination based on:
- Military status
- Caring for a parent, child, sibling, or spouse injured while in military service
Identifying Discrimination in the Ohio Workplace
Individuals are often discriminated against based on the following factors:
- Age: Whether you are being pushed out of your position due to age, or have been declined employment, we can help protect your rights. State and federal law protect individuals over the age of 40 from age discrimination.
- Disability: According to the ADA, Americans with disabilities must be reasonably accommodated in the workplace. This also includes a complicated pregnancy, which can be categorized as a disability.
- Race and ethnicity: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from race-related and ethnicity-related discrimination in the United States.
- Sex and gender: In the United States, women are often harassed within the workplace setting, leading to a hostile and unsafe work environment. Harassment based on sex and gender is prohibited by law.
- Sexual orientation: In many Ohio counties, employees under the LGBT+ umbrella are given certain protections from discrimination. Federal law protects members of the community as well.
- Religion: The ability to practice your religion freely is what built this country, which is why we aim to protect that right.
A Down to Earth Approach
Our CLients Share THeir Experiences
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“We wanted to share our experience with this law firm, as it was very positive from start to finish. My wife and I are in our 60's and were in a serious auto accident in which we were both injured. We were being pressured by the other parties insurance company to settle and did not know what we should do. We contacted Austin LiPuma who is a managing partner with the firm who helped us with the entire process. His communication was excellent keeping us informed every step of the way, presenting us with updates on our case, while allowing us to make the final decisions that we felt were best for us. Austin handled everything from dealing with the insurance companies to making sure that medical bills were being paid. In the end, he managed to get us a much better settlement than we expected.”- Kathy and Joe
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“I would highly recommend this firm. I had the pleasure of working with Kelly Mulloy Myers and her team. My case was handled professionally and efficiently . I was able to resolve my issue via email and phone calls which was much preferred keeping me from making trips into town, finding parking etc.”- Linda E
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“This law office receives 5 stars from me. My legal counselor was Kelly Myers who was absolutely great. After three long years of battling my employer alone, I was referred to this office by an affiliate. They were a breath of fresh air and they were able to get my previous employer to the table. I highly recommend their office.”- Rosemary O.
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“Recently had a need for an attorney was referred to this law firm met Mark Napier who took on our case he was professional, honest, and trustworthy would highly recommend this firm moving forward.”- Darryl P.
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“This team exceeded my expectations! They kept me updated at all times, answered & addressed any questions/concerns I had, & most importantly won my case. Highly recommend!”- Kofi F.
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“Erin Heidrich was absolutely fantastic for us. She was kind, smart, and professional. Communication was great with her and she made us feel good about the likely outcome of the process we were going through. We would use her again for sure.”- Matthew M.
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“I highly recommend Freking Myers & Reul. My lawyers Elizabeth "Liza" Newman and Jon Allison were both very attentive, understanding, and extremely knowledgeable about employment law. Their care for me and my situation went above and beyond what was right in the eyes of the law, but what was right for me as a person trying to be valued as an employee and as an individual. I always felt heard and never did I feel like just another case on their docket. I don't have experience with legal situations and their usual costs, but I felt like I more than got my money's worth with this firm. Thank you so much Liza and Jon!”- Karen P.
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“I chose the firm based on its reputation and I was not disappointed. I worked with Kelly Myers and she was easy to work with and made the process simple to understand. She represented me in a way that I needed and in the end she was able to improve my outcome. So glad I used her! Highly recommend.”- Mark S.
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“I couldn’t recommend Kelly Myers from Freking Myers & Ruel enough. From the beginning, Kelly was both confident and comforting in supporting my case every step of the way. She did a wonderful job explaining the processes/lawyer jargon and truly made me feel that she had my back and would fight her hardest for me. Kelly and her whole team were also very responsive and kind. For any lawyer needs- Kelly Myers should absolutely be your first pick! I’m so glad she was mine.”- Devin B.
