LGBTQ+ people need equal anti-discrimination rights, not 'second-class' treatment |Opinion

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Paul Filippelli says it is past time to update state law to bring Ohio law into this century and ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ people.

, which has a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail; there is no monetary award to the person who reported the discrimination. , and the discrimination has to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Even if you get a conviction, a conviction does not do much for someone who lost a job or a home for discriminatory reasons.federal anti-discrimination law

Additionally, Ohio’s failure to pass the Fairness Act means that your choices are limited in where you can file a case. In most discrimination cases, the plaintiff gets to choose. People who have faced discrimination should consult an employment lawyer for advice on what the options are and which venue is best for their case.

 

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