A single accusation at work can change how your employer and coworkers see you overnight. Even when the claim is completely false, the damage can feel immediate and personal. You may be dealing with discipline, termination, or a stain on your profess…
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Imagine requesting FMLA leave for your own illness or a family emergency, only to face delays, denials, or confusing demands from your employer. That’s FMLA interference, an illegal obstacle to the leave you have every right to take. Understanding…
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Accommodation requests do not begin and end with a yes or no. When an employee raises the need for an adjustment at work, the law requires an interactive process that demands active participation, timely communication, and careful judgment from the e…
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Being misclassified as an independent contractor is not a technical issue. It directly affects how much you are paid, the benefits you receive, and whether your employer is complying with the law. Many Ohio workers accept a 1099 classification withou…
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Taking time off work to care for a loved one or for your own serious medical condition shouldn’t put your job at risk. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is meant to protect Ohio employees. However, taking periodic or intermittent FMLA leave i…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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