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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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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Since Ohio is an at-will employment state, you can be fired at any time and for any non-discriminatory reason. However, it’s important to understand that you have rights if you’ve been laid off, in addition to your eligibility to file for unemplo…
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Although Ohio follows the doctrine of at-will employment, an employee is still entitled to certain job protections. Under both state and federal law, a qualifying employee is permitted to take extended time from work to care for their own medical nee…
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If your boss asked you to sign an employment agreement when you started your job, you may be wondering, “can I quit my job if I signed a contract?” While Ohio is an at-will employment state, you may leave your job at any time. However, if you sig…
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If your employer terminated you, they may have offered you a severance package to recognize your service with the company or reduce the financial impact of a layoff. It’s important to understand that you may still be eligible to collect unemploymen…
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In many companies, it’s not uncommon for the roles of shareholders and employees to be intermingled. But being a shareholder does not necessarily offer job security. Absent an agreement specifying continued employment, an employee who is also an in…
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Veterans are guaranteed certain rights under both federal and Ohio law when it comes to civilian employment, and it is illegal to treat them unfairly at work due to their military service. If you have served, it’s important to understand that there…
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