A workplace discrimination attorney, Rayl Stepter founded his practice in Columbus in 1993 to focus on employment law, civil rights and civil litigation to fight “for the rights of employees.” A native of Columbus, Stepter, 46, has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Michigan and got his juris doctorate from Harvard Law School.

What circumstances these days lead a fired employee to claim wrongful termination?

The common patterns I’m seeing are pregnancy discrimination claims, family and medical leave claims, disability discrimination claims and a resurgence in sexual harassment claims.

What role is the economy playing right now? It’s been reported there’s been a big spike in these cases as the economy has soured.

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