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Although an employer in Ohio can fire an employee for any reason under the state’s at-will employment laws, the reason must not be discriminatory or illegal. Significantly, an employer may not terminate a worker in violation of public policy. This… Read More

Ohio is an at-will employment state — this means that an employer may fire an employee with or without cause. While the reason for termination cannot be discriminatory or retaliatory, some unethical employers may attempt to mask an improper motive… Read More

Many households employ domestic workers to assist with childcare, caring for elderly family members, cooking, cleaning, running errands, or performing other services in the home. These workers typically do not work standard hours — and their job du… Read More

Workplace discrimination cases often come down to the evidence a person can provide to support their claims. While direct evidence—such as an employer openly stating they are firing someone due to their race, age, gender, or other protected charact… Read More

If your employer has presented you with a performance improvement plan (PIP), you may feel anxious about what it means for your job security. A PIP is typically given when an employer believes an employee’s performance is below expectations. Howeve… Read More

Imagine working for decades, building your career, only to be told you have to retire. For many employees, forced retirement feels unfair and even illegal. But is it? Can your employer set a mandatory retirement age, or does that violate your rights?… Read More

Quitting a job is usually a personal decision, but what happens when the work environment becomes so unbearable that leaving feels like the only option? This is called constructive discharge—when an employer makes working conditions so intolerable… Read More

Taking even just a short break during a long workday can provide you with some much-needed rest — and make you more productive. Although neither state nor federal law require breaks during an employee’s working hours, they are customary in many w… Read More