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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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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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Ohio Laws for Tipped Employees

Many different types of employees in the service industries receive tips as part of their compensation, including waiters, waitresses, bartenders, cleaning staff, delivery drivers, bellhops, bussers, and others. If you’re a tipped employee, it’s… Read More
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Can I Bring My Service Dog to Work?

A service dog can play a crucial role in the daily life of a person with a disability. These animals are specially trained to assist a person with their daily tasks and have full public access. Importantly, people with disabilities may also require t… Read More
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What Does the Legalization of Marijuana Mean for Employees?

In November 2023, Ohio legalized the use of recreational marijuana, becoming the 24th state in the nation to do so. While the law does not yet contain anti-discrimination or employment protection provisions for workers, it’s important for employees… Read More
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Can Sexual Harassment Happen at a Remote Job?

Sexual harassment is a serious issue in the workplace and employers have a duty to prevent it, regardless of whether employees work in an office space or remotely. Unfortunately, new forms of technology have enabled problematic workplace behavior. Ev… Read More
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Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable?

Many employers ask employees to sign non-compete agreements to prevent them from working for competing companies during or after their employment. These types of contracts can have a significant impact on a worker’s ability to move forward in their… Read More
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Common Wage and Hour Violations

Under both Ohio and federal law, workers are entitled to a fair wage — and all the compensation they’ve earned. Unfortunately, wage and hour violations happen all too often in the workplace. While there are many types of these violations, some ar… Read More
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