• Discrimination, harassment and retaliation in violation of Title VII, and the Ohio Civil Rights Statute, including disparate impact, disparate treatment, and hostile work environment
• Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Older Workers’ Benefit Protection Act
• Fair Labor Standards Act and Ohio’s Wage and Hour Statute
• Wrongful discharge in violation of public policy
• Retaliation under the Bankruptcy Code
• Retaliation under Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation Act
• Retaliation under the Federal Railway Safety Act
• Promissory estoppel and breach of contract
• Violations of federal, state, and common law “whistle-blower” protections, including Ohio’s Whistleblower Statute and AIR21Family and Medical Leave Act
• Negligent hiring and retention
• Breach and enforcement of employment contracts containing non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality and trade secret protection provisions

Central to Gallagher Sharp’s representation is our provision of risk management services to employers on issues such as:

• Wage, hour and overtime
• Record keeping and retention
• Discipline and termination
• FMLA leave
• ADA accommodations
• Regulatory compliance
• Employee Handbooks
• Job descriptions
• Employer and management education
• Progressive disciplinary procedures
• Employment contracts, including non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality and trade secret protection provisions
• Termination and severance agreements