Trial and Litigation Attorney Representation in Unpaid Overtime, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Whistle-blower & Civil Rights Cases
David W. Neel, Esq., Cleveland, Ohio’s Employment Lawyer — Overtime, Harassment, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Whistle Blower, Retaliation, Severance And More.
Employment Discrimination
Employment Litigation
You might ask, “Why wouldn’t they be”? The answer is the rule against hearsay. Hearsay is simply a statement not made at trial and offered for its truth. The statement, “You’re being let go because you’re too old” would be offered for its truth – that the reason for termination is the plaintiff-employee’s age. Unless an exception applies, the statement will not come into evidence. The exception that applies in employment litigation is for statements made by a party’s employee “on a matter within the scope of that relationship and while it existed.” Fed. R. Evid. 801(d)(2)(D). The Ohio evidence rule is essentially the same. See Ohio R. Evid. 801(D)(2)(d). So, the employee who is tasked with conveying the reason for termination is clearly acting within the course and scope of their employment. Their statements are admissible.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment occurs either when keeping your job depends on providing sexual favors to a person in charge, or when the workplace becomes hostile because of sexual attitudes.
Contact Cleveland, Ohio attorney David W. Neel if you have questions about disability discrimination or any employment law matter. Call 216-522-0011 for a free consultation.