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Sept. 14, 2023

Running a business opens up the owner or owners to civil liabilities. If a customer slips and is injured on your premises, you could be liable for personal injury. If you fail to deliver on a contractual arrangement, you could find yourself in court over breach of contract. Employees too may even sue you for violations of their rights, perhaps for discrimination or retaliation.

Aug. 28, 2023

If you’re an employee who is pregnant or looking to adopt a child, there are programs that will allow leave time for the birth or adoption. Depending on the size of the business for which you work, different federal and state laws may apply. The grandaddy of all these laws is the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), but an employer must have 50 or more employees on the payroll within a 75-mile radius to fall under FMLA’s umbrella.

July 17, 2023

Just because a person has a disability does not mean they are not entitled to employment. Fortunately, there are laws in place that provide employment protections to people with disabilities.

June 2, 2023

Taking a leave of absence is essential for employees who need to attend to personal and medical needs, as well as family emergencies. But the big question is: can an employer terminate an employee when they are on leave?

May 24, 2023

If you’re a business owner or HR professional, you’re going to have to deal with employee leave at some point. That can get a bit complicated. Employers must ensure compliance with federal and state leave laws, including providing proper health benefits to employees.

April 18, 2023

In the state of Ohio, it is assumed that an employee is employed "at-will." As a result, an employer or employee is within their right to terminate the employment at any time and for any legal reason. However, this doesn't mean that the employee can terminate employment for unlawful reasons, such as the employee's religion, race, sex, national origin, or age.

March 24, 2023

Under Ohio laws, employers are required to pay their employees for all hours worked – even if they were volunteering. However, some employers may require their employees to perform work tasks outside of their scheduled work time without pay. In the event that your employee subjects you to off-the-clock work without wages, you may be entitled to take legal action.

Feb. 22, 2023

Terminating an employee from work can be stressful for everyone involved. However, when that employee believes they are wrongfully terminated, this can create even more complications. Maybe you’re a recently-fired employee, and you believe you’ve been wrongfully terminated: what are your next steps, and what are you up against? Or, if you’re a business owner accused of wrongful termination, you want to know your rights and options.

Jan. 16, 2023

As an employer in the state of Ohio, you know that you have to stay in compliance with all kinds of state and federal laws. Also, employees are counting on their employers to uphold the laws and provide a safe workplace. These laws are constantly in flux since they respond to changing market conditions, societal norms, cost of living increases, and unforeseen factors like a global pandemic.

Dec. 29, 2022

Both federal and state laws require employers to pay overtime when employees work more than 40 hours in a workweek. However, the regulations surrounding overtime pay can be confusing for both employers and employees, which is why it can be difficult to know who is entitled to overtime pay.