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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?
Read MoreMay 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.
Read MoreApril 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.
Read MoreMarch 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.
Read MoreFeb. 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.
Read MoreJan. 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.
Read MoreDec. 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.
Read MoreNov. 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.
Read MoreMarch 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.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2015
Fear of risk, or the many misunderstandings that surround it, has long undermined collaboration in the design/construction industry.
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