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A criminal record shouldn’t prevent someone from seeking gainful employment. All too often, an application is discarded, and the door to opportunity closes before the candidate has a chance to explain who they are today. Ohio’s ban-the-box law ad… Read More

Wage theft is all too common an occurrence for healthcare workers. Although this type of exploitation can happen in any industry, it is a particular problem for nurses, home health aides, medical assistants, and technicians. Unfortunately, many healt… Read More

If you have a certain medical condition or disability, it’s important to understand that you have privacy rights in the workplace. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there are different privacy protections in place at the three distin… Read More

We are proud to announce that Chris Lalak, principal attorney and founder of Lalak LLC in Westlake, Ohio, has been selected as a 2026 SuperLawyers member, a distinction that recognizes his outstanding accomplishments and reputation in the legal profe… Read More

Until 2025, employers in Ohio were not legally required to provide workers with their pay information. The Paystub Protection Act changed that. Now, employers across the state must give each employee a paystub that lists certain information about the… Read More

If you have a long commute to your job, you may be wondering whether you are entitled to pay for time traveling to work. The answer to this question depends upon the specific facts of your situation. Although an employer is not generally required by… Read More

Whether you left your job voluntarily, were laid off, or your employment was terminated, you must be provided with your final paycheck. If an employer refuses to issue your last wages within 15 days of your departure from the company, they are in vio… Read More

You work hard for a living and deserve to be paid on time for the hours you put in. Not being paid on time is not only an inconvenience, but it can also cause you to be unable to pay your bills, mortgage, rent, and other financial obligations in a ti… Read More