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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.

Nov. 24, 2022

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted in 1993 to provide unpaid leave for employees facing serious health issues or to care for family members with serious health conditions.

March 17, 2020

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is quickly updating its unemployment benefit policies due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are having on our business communities. If you have any additional questions on how these updated policies affect you personally or your business, please be in touch.

July 31, 2015

Fear of risk, or the many misunderstandings that surround it, has long undermined collaboration in the design/construction industry.

July 29, 2015

“Perfection” is not a standard of care. No design professional should be required to deliver against such an unrealistic expectation.