How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with an Employment Attorney.

How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with an Employment Attorney

If you experienced discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, a wage dispute, or another issue in the workplace, you may be wondering whether it is time to consult with an employment attorney. A knowledgeable employment law attorney can provi… Read More
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What is Wrongful Termination?

What is Wrongful Termination?

If you are an employee who was recently let go from your job, you might be wondering, “what constitutes wrongful termination?” Ohio is an at-will employment state, meaning that an employee can be fired at any time and for any reason — or for no… Read More
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Whistleblower Protections for Reporting Workplace Safety Violations.

Whistleblower Protections for Reporting Workplace Safety Violations

Every worker has the right to work in a safe environment. Employers in Ohio are required under both state and federal law to comply with certain safety rules and regulations. Unfortunately, not every employer follows these laws, putting everyone in t… Read More
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Religious Discrimination in the Workplace: What You Should Know

There are many forms of religious discrimination that can occur in a place of employment. Importantly, the law protects employees from adverse treatment in the workplace due to their religion. It is against both state and federal law to discriminate… Read More
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Employment Background Checks and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

The law places stringent requirements on employers who use background and credit checks for employment purposes. Whether an employer is conducting a background check for hiring purposes or to help maintain a safe working environment, the federal Fair… Read More
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Categories: Employee Rights
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What is Workplace Retaliation and How to Address It

Instances of retaliation in the workplace are not uncommon, and it can come in many different forms. Under both Ohio and federal law, an employer may not retaliate against an employee for reporting discrimination, filing a complaint about harassment,… Read More
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Unpaid Internships in Ohio

Unpaid internships are a common way for students to gain work experience, learn about their prospective career choice, and gain school credit. However, there are certain requirements that must be met under Ohio and federal law in order for an employe… Read More
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Employee Privacy Rights in the Digital Age

With the rise of digital communications, social media, and technology, the landscape of the workplace has changed. While employees might think they are protected by passwords or electronic lockboxes — employers can still search through company comp… Read More
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Categories: Employee Rights
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Overtime Laws in Ohio

Both Ohio and the federal government have strict overtime laws in place that help to ensure workers are paid for all the time they’ve put in at their jobs. Significantly, these statutes were designed to protect workers from employers taking advanta… Read More
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Negotiating Employment Contracts

Employees are often asked to sign a contract with their employer at the beginning of the employment relationship. But it’s important to understand that you don’t have to execute a written contract without knowing what you are agreeing to — you… Read More
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