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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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What to Know About Filing a Sexual Harassment Claim

Sexual harassment is a major issue in the workplace that can impact you emotionally, physically, and financially. It is illegal under both Ohio state law and federal law — and it’s important for a victim to take legal action to hold the harasser… Read More
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Chris Lalak Quoted in "How the legalization of recreational marijuana impacts employers and employees"

Issue 2, which legalizes recreational marijuana, has officially become law, but it doesn’t mean it comes without obstacles. As a citizen-initiated statute, the legislature is free to make provisions on it. Aside from the legal fate of the legislati… Read More
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FMLA vs. ADA: Understanding the Differences

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are two federal laws that protect workers. Importantly, employees with disabilities or serious health conditions should have a basic understanding of both — and be aw… Read More
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