A: Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for an illegal reason, such as unlawful discrimination (based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability), retaliation for protected activities (like complaining about unlawful practices or filing a workers' compensation claim), or FMLA violations. Yes, as a dedicated wrongful termination attorney in Ohio, Gary A. Reeve has extensive experience helping employees pursue justice in these complex cases.

A: Our employment discrimination attorney handles charges of discrimination filed with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and OCRC (Ohio Civil Rights Commission). This  includes cases involving discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age (ADEA), national origin, disability (ADAAA), and benefits discrimination (ERISA).

A: Absolutely. We have specialized expertise in assisting public employees, including Federal Employees or Postal Workers, State of Ohio Employees, and County or Municipal Employees. Our services include assistance with departmental EEO processes, EEOC hearings, MSPB hearings, SPBR (State Personnel Board of Review) appeals, SERB (State Employee Relations Board) charges, arbitration representation, and disability insurance program appeals (OPERS, STRS, SERS, Police and Fire, etc.).

A: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. If your employer has denied your FMLA leave, retaliated against you for taking FMLA leave, or improperly interfered with your FMLA rights, our firm can provide legal counsel and representation to protect your rights.

A: Yes, we vigorously represent employees who have faced retaliation for complaints regarding unlawful practices, such as reporting discrimination, harassment, or other illegal activities by an employer. Retaliation is illegal, and we are committed to holding employers accountable.

A: ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans. Our employee benefits attorney assists clients with disputes involving long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, pension and  other retirement benefits, COBRA benefits continuation, and improper administration of employee stock option programs (ESOPs) or retirement programs.

A: Yes. Being denied employee benefits can be incredibly stressful. We represent both publicand private-sector employees in employee disability benefits appeals. Whether your employer failed to provide promised benefits, improperly discontinued them, or failed to pay into a retirement benefits program, we will pursue the benefits you are due.

A: A civil appeal is a request to a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court. You would need an appellate attorney if you are not satisfied with the outcome of a trial court case and believe there were legal errors that affected the judgment. Mr. Reeve has a strong track record of briefing and making oral arguments before various state and federal appellate courts.

A: Our civil appeals attorney handles appeals in both federal and state courts for a wide range of employment-related matters, including those involving disability discrimination, retaliation, benefits discrimination, GINA, workers’ compensation retaliation, common law wrongful termination, FMLA, and various types of discrimination (age, religious, gender, race, national origin).

A: Yes, The Law Offices of Gary A. Reeve provides comprehensive litigation services and proudly represents both employees and employers throughout Ohio. Mr. Reeve draws on a wealth of employment litigation experience, having litigated scores of cases at federal and state levels, to effectively protect your rights.

A: Yes, we provide legal assistance with confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-competition agreements, and disputes arising from them. We can help with contract drafting and defending against or pursuing actions related to these types of agreements.

A: Our firm stands out due to Gary A. Reeve's OSBA-Certified Specialization in Labor and Employment Law, his 30+ years of dedicated experience, and his impressive track record of over 200 trial level cases and 40 appeals. We offer compassionate, patient, and attentive legal guidance, committed to protecting employee rights and benefits throughout all of Ohio. We are also uniquely experienced in representing both employees and employers, giving us a comprehensive perspective on employment disputes.