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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Law, Sexual Harassment and Employment Discrimination for Ohio on
Q: I'm having issues with my boss sexual discrimination and harassment how do I proceed?
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answered on Mar 19, 2024

If you're experiencing sexual discrimination and harassment at work, it's crucial to document every incident in detail, including dates, times, locations, what was said or done, and any witnesses. This documentation can serve as evidence if you decide to take formal action.

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3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Can I file a suit against a company after I receive the Right to Sue? Only have 90 days. Can I file it myself or?????

I have the right to sue. Do I NEED lawyer to file suit to make it before 90 days or can I do it myself?

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answered on Dec 27, 2023

If you have received the Right to Sue from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in Ohio, indicating that you have the authorization to file a lawsuit, you have the option to proceed without an attorney. However, given the complexities of employment law cases, it is highly recommended... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Can I file a suit against a company after I receive the Right to Sue? Only have 90 days. Can I file it myself or?????

I have the right to sue. Do I NEED lawyer to file suit to make it before 90 days or can I do it myself?

Rachel A. Sabo
Rachel A. Sabo
answered on Jan 18, 2024

Yes, the Right to Sue means you have 90 days from the date of the Right to Sue to file your lawsuit. It can be filed by you (called filing pro se, without a lawyer) or you can search for attorneys to file it for you. I would not rely on finding an attorney - you should be mindful of the filing... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Sexual Harassment, Employment Law and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: Can legal action be taken if past HR discusses incidents causing personal harm?

After being fired, I've been made aware that my past HR, who is no longer at the company, is discussing incidents where I was involved in sexual harassment allegations. These discussions are highly damaging to my personal life, and I'm concerned about my privacy and the implications on my... View More

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answered on Sep 30, 2025

What you are describing could raise legal concerns, especially if the former HR professional is sharing private or sensitive information outside of the company. Employment records and internal investigations are typically considered confidential, and disclosing them in a way that harms your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: How can I ensure workplace safety after harassment incidents when management hasn't followed up?

I have experienced two incidents of inappropriate conduct by coworkers at my workplace. In the first incident, a coworker grabbed me from behind and screamed, leading to an investigation, but management claimed no video evidence was found. Later, I was asked by management who was around me at that... View More

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answered on Sep 28, 2025

I’m really sorry you’ve had to go through this. What you’re describing is inappropriate workplace conduct that could fall under harassment, and your discomfort deserves to be taken seriously. Since management and HR haven’t followed up as they said they would, the next step is to put your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Can I charge someone who sexually touched me if there was a witness?

I was sexually touched recently and there was at least one witness who observed the entire incident. I have identified the perpetrator. I haven't reported the incident yet, but I need to know if the witness testimony and identification are enough evidence to possibly charge the individual or... View More

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answered on Sep 9, 2025

Yes, you can report the incident to law enforcement even if you have not done so yet. The presence of a witness who observed the entire event can be very helpful in supporting your account and providing evidence. Police can take a report, interview the witness, and start an investigation based on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Is there any way to help the family member with proof of what’s the truth

So a family member dated a minor, but both of them knew what they were doing but now the parents of the girl said that he forced her to do what they did when that is not true and also she was pregnant. Her parents forced her to have an abortion, but now in court, they said that it’s all his fault... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2025

This is an incredibly difficult and painful situation, and it’s understandable that you're looking for ways to help protect the truth and someone you care about. If the girl wants to speak up for what really happened, she can write a sworn statement or affidavit, telling her side honestly,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Libel & Slander, Sexual Harassment and Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: Is a $400k-$530k demand reasonable for defamation and reputational harm in this case?

Is an out-of-court demand between $400,000 and $530,000 legally and ethically reasonable for reputational harm, retaliation, and emotional distress in the following case? I work as a chef for a restaurant that leases space inside a private athletic club. Recently, a person affiliated with the club... View More

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answered on Jul 5, 2025

A demand in the range of \$400,000 to \$530,000 can be legally and ethically justifiable if the defamatory statement caused measurable reputational harm, impacted your earning capacity, and inflicted emotional distress. In defamation cases, the value hinges on how damaging the false statement was,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment, Civil Rights and Employment Law for Ohio on
Q: Manager threatened me; company did nothing. What can I do?

I work for a company with a corrupt management system and no HR department. My manager threatened to sexually assault me and follow me home, making these threats over the phone to a coworker. He has a history of threatening others as well. My employer took minimal action by removing me from his... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

You don’t have to endure threats of sexual assault or stalking at work—start by reporting your manager’s conduct to the police and asking for a criminal investigation into his threats.

Next, file for a civil protective order (restraining order) against him to bar any contact or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, White Collar Crime and Criminal Law for Ohio on
Q: Can a class action suit be formed against a church for emotional harm and financial exploitation in Ohio?

I would like to know if there can be a class action lawsuit for emotional harm, neglect, or financial exploitation against a church in Ohio. The church had a former youth pastor arrested for rape and accused of multiple instances of sexual assault. Following these allegations, a significant portion... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

Bringing a class action against a church in Ohio means you’d need a group of people who suffered the same legal wrong—like misappropriation of funds or intentional infliction of emotional distress—and you’d all have to show common questions of law or fact under Ohio’s class action rules.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Will a naked picture of me that got leaked w/o my consent affect my chances to get a job in the legal system?

The link is under a name that isn’t mine, but there is a screenshot of my instagram attached to the naked picture. I have emailed the site and asked for it to be taken down, and they haven’t responded yet. I want to be a detective or a lawyer and i’m worried this will affect my ability to get... View More

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answered on Jan 31, 2025

It’s understandable to be concerned about how a situation like this might impact your career prospects, especially in fields like law or law enforcement. While a leaked image can feel like a significant setback, it’s important to remember that your professional qualifications and abilities are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Libel & Slander and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: I am seeking legal assistance for a serious issue involving the non-consensual sharing and threats to distribute photos

I recently sent a private photo to someone I trusted, and they shared it with another individual who is now threatening to post it publicly. This situation has caused me significant emotional distress, and I would like to take legal action against those involved under Ohio’s laws regarding... View More

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answered on Jan 18, 2025

I understand how distressing and violating this situation must be for you, and I want you to know that you have legal options available in Ohio. You're taking the right steps by preserving evidence of the threats and communications.

Ohio law specifically criminalizes the non-consensual... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Identity Theft, Internet Law, Libel & Slander and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: I am a victim of a recently attempted sextortion. Is there an attorney who I can talk to about next steps to take?

I met an anonymous person whose profile stated they were 28 years old on the online website Ashley Madison. I began chatting on the Signal App with the person, who I thought was in Amherst, Ohio. The person and I started a video call in which we both took off our clothes and were sending intimate... View More

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answered on Jan 7, 2025

I'm very sorry you're experiencing this frightening situation - sextortion is a serious crime and you've done the right thing by blocking contact and seeking help.

You should immediately file a report with your local police department and the FBI's Internet Crime... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Can I sue an attorney I worked for that blatantly sexually harassed me on a daily basis? It was in 2019-2020.

I do realize that I have proof of it. Also, I have been seeing a therapist, and it has come to light that many of my anxiety issues are related to this abuse. I was not the only paralegal he abused either.

Neil Klingshirn
Neil Klingshirn
answered on Oct 5, 2023

The statute of limitations in Ohio for sexual harassment that occurred before April of 2021 is six years, so you can still pursue a claim. The statute of limitations under federal law (Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act) is 300 days.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: I have on going charges against my employer and don't if I should settle or not.

I filed charges with state agency.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 29, 2023

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. At this point, one option is to try to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney to review your file in detail. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: What should I do if I'm witnessing sexual harrasment at my job? The HR department knows, but it hasn't stopped.

My brother was fired from my current employer that my Father, and I still work at. This lead to a series of events of discrimination, ultimately people treating me poorly. Then, this lead to sexual harrasment that has been reported to the HR department, but the harrasment has not stopped. First it... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on May 24, 2023

There are Federal laws and state laws prohibiting Sexual Harassment in employment. You said you are being harassed by both a man and woman, but you haven't described how you think this is sexual in nature. Are they asking you for sexual favors? And your father too? Not all harassment is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Sexual Harassment and Small Claims for Ohio on
Q: In ohio the age of consent law is 16yd, if a 21+yd did anything sexual with the 16yd would it still be legal?

So I'm 23 matched with a girl on a dating app at first she said she was 23 we get off the app talked for a few days over the phone once said she was 16 then other time said she was 17 and 2 sexual was shared well a few hours ago "her father" called on the number we was texting on... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Nov 17, 2022

This is most likely a scam aimed at trying to scare you into giving them money. That said, while the age of consent in Ohio is 16, an adult who engages in a sexual relationship with a minor is taking big legal risks. First, any pornographic images of the minor are highly illegal child pornography.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Is it illegal for a 16-17 year old to talk a 10 year old into video chatting and showing private parts?

And talk about cuddling and loving the 10 year old? What if said teenager offers paid for video game currency such as “robux”

Said teenager - Iowa

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 26, 2022

Yes, that is illegal.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Federal Crimes and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Hi, I know that this is a big question, but what is the statute of limitation for Childhood sexual abuse?

It happened in Ohio, but I live in Kansas now. There are also other witnesses to what happened to me. He also showed me C.P. as I was told by 2 key witnesses... This was my grandfather that did this to me

Raquel Ann Parish
Raquel Ann Parish
answered on Apr 19, 2022

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 2305.111 (C) An action for assault or battery brought by a victim of childhood sexual abuse based on childhood sexual abuse, or an action brought by a victim of childhood sexual abuse asserting any claim resulting from childhood sexual abuse, shall be brought within... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law, Libel & Slander and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Can I get in trouble for sending nudes to a minor when she said she was 20?

She told me she was 20 then tried to blackmail me into giving her money saying she'd say I was sexting a minor and to leak my nudes.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 4, 2022

If she is really a minor, yes. But this is also a common scam.

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