Whether you left your job voluntarily, were laid off, or your employment was terminated, you must be provided with your final paycheck. If an employer refuses to issue your last wages within 15 days of your departure from the company, they are in vio…
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You work hard for a living and deserve to be paid on time for the hours you put in. Not being paid on time is not only an inconvenience, but it can also cause you to be unable to pay your bills, mortgage, rent, and other financial obligations in a ti…
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Whether the reason was due to issues with company cash flow, a recession, or a demotion, a decrease in pay can be stressful and lead to financial uncertainty. If your employer cut your hours or reduced your wages, it’s important to know your legal…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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