The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal anti-discrimination and harassment laws (Title VII, ADA, ADEA). It is illegal under Federal law for employers to discriminate against job applicants or employees because of the person’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or age. The EEOC has the power to require employers to compensate employees for discrimination. The Columbus Ohio EEOC representation lawyers for businesses at Mansell Law help businesses navigate the EEOC process from start to finish.
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) is similar to the EEOC except it is a state agency instead of Federal agency. Under Ohio law, like Federal law, it is illegal to discriminate because of the person’s race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or age. It is also unlawful under both Federal and state law to engage in sexual harassment.
At Mansell Law, our Business Employment Lawyers have decades of combined experience representing clients through the EEOC and the OCRC. Our lawyers have a thorough understanding of the process of EEOC and OCRC. We know what the agencies are looking for and how to present the evidence for the agency that will help in getting the matter dismissed. If your business is facing a charge of discrimination from a current or former employee through the EEOC or the OCRC, you should contact Ohio Employment Lawyers for defending against EEOC and OCRC charges at Mansell Law. We will assist you in defending your business.
Submitting a Position Statement
After an individual or that individual’s attorney submits a charge of discrimination to the EEOC or OCRC, the business must submit a position statement that responds to the allegations. The Position Statement is the single most important part of a businesses defense and must be properly done with supporting evidence, documentation, and testimony. Our Business EEOC and OCRC attorneys at Mansell Law have significant experience in this process and the proper submission.
What Happens During the EEOC Mediation Process?
Once a claim is filed with the EEOC or OCRC, a representative may contact the employee and the employer to ask if both parties would like to agree to voluntary mediation. If both parties agree to mediation, the representative will schedule the session with a trained mediator. The mediator acts as a neutral third-party who confidentially works to help both parties come to an agreement.
A mediation session often lasts three to four hours. Most mediation sessions are not adversarial. We recommend bringing one of the skilled EEOC and OCRC representative lawyers from Mansell Law LLC to the mediation session. Our attorneys know how to advocate for the best interests of your business during the mediation process. There is no requirement that the matter resolve at mediation but it is a cost effective approach at resolution.
Our EEOC and OCRC Representation Lawyers Will Help You Succeed
Trying to run your business while defending a legal action with the EEOC or OCRC can be stressful and time consuming. At Mansell Law, our business employment lawyers understand how stressful it can be and will take the heavy lifting away from the business. Contact us today to give your business the peace mind it deserves with experience counsel.