What to Know About Workplace Break Laws in Ohio.

What to Know About Workplace Break Laws in Ohio

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
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Are Employers Required to Pay Employees for On-Call Time?

Are Employers Required to Pay Employees for On-Call Time?

Being “on-call” means that you will be available to work if your employer contacts you. This can significantly limit what you are able to do during these hours — and you might be wondering if an employer is required to pay employees for on-call… Read More
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Are salaried employees entitled to overtime pay.

Are Salaried Employees Entitled to Overtime Pay?

There can be many benefits to being a salaried employee. But unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for unscrupulous employers to inflate job titles, take advantage of salaried employees, or misclassify workers to avoid paying overtime. Critically, there… Read More
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Unpaid Internships in Ohio

Unpaid internships are a common way for students to gain work experience, learn about their prospective career choice, and gain school credit. However, there are certain requirements that must be met under Ohio and federal law in order for an employe… Read More
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Overtime Laws in Ohio

Both Ohio and the federal government have strict overtime laws in place that help to ensure workers are paid for all the time they’ve put in at their jobs. Significantly, these statutes were designed to protect workers from employers taking advanta… 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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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 Do if Your Employer is Not Paying Your Overtime

You work hard to earn a living and deserve to be paid for all the time you’ve worked — including your overtime hours. If your employer fails to pay your overtime wages, you could be losing a substantial amount of compensation to which you are ent… Read More
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What is a Tip Credit?

Many workers in Ohio earn a large portion of their wages through gratuities. But just because an employee receives tips doesn’t mean that their employers aren’t required to pay them fairly. While employers are permitted to apply a “tip credit… Read More
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Is Time Clock Rounding Allowed in Ohio?

You work hard and deserve to be paid for the full amount of time you work. Unfortunately, some employers engage in unscrupulous tactics to avoid paying workers the wages they are lawfully entitled. For instance, improper time clock rounding when done… Read More
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