Imagine you walk into court with what appears to be a strong case. The law is on your side. The facts are on your side. Even the judge seems troubled by what the government is doing. And then you lose
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The Ohio Employer Law Blog, published by Jon Hyman, focuses on practical employment law issues affecting business owners and employers. It covers topics such as discrimination claims under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interactive process, workplace accommodations, labor and employment litigation, and employer compliance with federal and state employment regulations. The blog also discusses current developments in civil rights enforcement, workplace diversity and inclusion challenges, wage and hour laws, and employer liability. It provides analysis of court decisions, regulatory guidance, and real-world employer scenarios to help businesses navigate complex employment law matters.
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DOJ’s attack on disparate impact gets Title VII exactly backwards
The Department of Justice just issued a legal opinion claiming that disparate impact liability is unconstitutional because it supposedly “incent[s] — and even coerce[s] — employers to make race-based decisions to avoid liability.”
That’s a remarkable claim.
It’s also a…
WIRTW #800: the ‘world cup’ edition
The World Cup kicks off on June 11, and plenty of matches will be played during the workday. (June 17, I’m looking at you. Portugal vs. DR Congo starts at 1 p.m. ET, followed by England vs. Croatia just three…
🎶 With my mind on my Title VII and Title VII on my mind. 🎶
WIRTW #799: the ‘inclusion’ edition
The 6th nominee for the Worst Employer of 2026 is … The Funeral Fragger
Apparently, corporate America’s commitment to working parents had conditions
The EEOC just gave employers an (inadvertent) roadmap on how to legally implement a DEI program
WIRTW #798: the ‘gunner’ edition
Is paid family and medical leave finally coming to Ohio?
Ohio just took another swing at paid family and medical leave. This one might matter.
On April 23, Senators Beth Liston (D) and Louis Blessing (R) introduced SB 396—a bipartisan bill that would create a statewide paid leave insurance…






