In Ohio, wrongful termination doesn’t always fall under well-known statutes like Title VII, the ADA, or the FMLA. But what if these federal laws don’t cover your specific situation? Ohio offers a separate legal path called wrongful termination in violation of public policy for cases where an employer's actions go against an established public policy. Understanding this claim and its elements can help you determine whether you have a case.
What is Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy?
A wrongful termination claim based on public policy is designed to protect employees who are terminated in ways that threaten Ohio’s foundational policies. These claims hold employers accountable when they act against the public's best interest as outlined in federal or state law. In Ohio, proving wrongful termination based on public policy involves meeting four specific criteria:
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WRONGFUL TERMINATION IN VIOLATION OF
PUBLIC POLICY IN OHIO
Not all claims □t neatly under one of the statutes for discrimination such as Title VII,
the ADA, or the FMLA. So what if those statutes don’t apply? Ohio has a wrongful
termination in violation of public policy claim for certain situations.
An employee must prove four separate elements:
1. A clear public policy existed and is established in a federal or state constitution,
law, or administrative regulation;
2. The circumstances of the employee’s termination jeopardize this public policy;
3. The employee’s termination was motivated by his conduct relating to the public
policy; and
4.The employer lacked an overriding business justi□cation for the employee’s
termination.
For a more detailed description of how this claim can be proven, check out our full
blog article on wrongful termination in violation of public policy.
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