The Department of Labor has long tried to curtail the practice among some businesses of misclassifying workers as independent contractors instead of employees. This approach, often adopted to sidestep the…
The increase in Ohio’s minimum wage, which took effect on January 1, 2024, presents a crucial point of consideration for business owners in the state. The adjustment will see non-tipped…
As the end of the year quickly approaches, you may be gearing up for a necessary annual tradition – year-end performance reviews. According to SHRM, the average employer spends about…
Businesses have been gearing up for the festive frenzy and are likely in the middle of wrapping up their year-end obligations while donning some holiday cheer. But amid the merriment,…
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio marks a significant shift in the state’s legal landscape, presenting new challenges and considerations for employers. With the passage of this legislation, businesses…
A recent complaint from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) challenged the use of non-compete agreements in Ohio employment contracts. This complaint, issued by the NLRB’s Cincinnati office, asserted that…
The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a significant proposed rule that could substantially impact businesses and salaried workers across the nation. The comment period for this August 30th proposal…
The legal landscape for Ohio business owners has undergone a shift following the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) February 21, 2023 McLaren Macomb decision. The NLRB ruled that standard non-disparagement…
Unanimous Decision Places Higher Burden on Employers In a highly anticipated decision on religious accommodations in the workplace (Groff v. DeJoy), the U.S. Supreme Court changed the longstanding test for…
The days of COVID-related rules that permitted the inspection of passports and birth certificates over video calls are coming to an end. Onboarding was made much simpler with the temporary…