Many employers use non-compete agreements to prevent employees from working for a competitor after they’ve parted ways with the company. Critically, these agreements primarily benefit employers while not always adequately providing for the rights o… Read More

Lalak, LLC is proud to announce that founding attorney Chris Lalak has been named to the prestigious 2025 Super Lawyers list. This accolade recognizes the nation’s top attorneys who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement and peer recognit… Read More

Being “on-call” means that you will be available to work if your employer contacts you. This can significantly limit what you are able to do during these hours — and you might be wondering if an employer is required to pay employees for on-call… Read More

Being subjected to employment discrimination can have a significant impact on your daily life and livelihood. It can impede your ability to do your job and provide for your family. It can also cause you to suffer emotionally, psychologically, and eve… Read More

There can be many benefits to being a salaried employee. But unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for unscrupulous employers to inflate job titles, take advantage of salaried employees, or misclassify workers to avoid paying overtime. Critically, there… Read More

Ohio is an at-will employment state — this means an employer can fire a worker at any time for any non-discriminatory reason. However, some employers may offer severance pay upon termination to protect their interests and provide financial stabilit… Read More

If you live in Ohio and are planning to expand your family, it’s important to understand the state and federal parental and maternity leave laws. There are certain employment protections in place for both mothers and fathers when it comes to pregna… Read More

We are proud to announce that Chris Lalak, the lead employment law attorney at Lalak, LLC, was recently involved in a high-profile case featured in the Columbus Dispatch. The case centers around allegations against the Delaware County Board of Electi… Read More