Do you own or work at a company with 50 or more employees? If so, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) likely is applicable. Violations of the FMLA have…
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With more focus than ever being put on immigration and citizenship, there’s a renewed emphasis on I-9 compliance. Here’s what you need to know to stay on the right side…
So, you own a business and you’re being sued personally for a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. How can this be? Your lawyer told you that having an…
Companies can fall into a myriad of employment-related traps. This article identifies ten critical employment law issues and provides best practices for addressing these issues. 1. Anti-Harassment & Anti-Retaliation Policies…
Virtually every employer knows that they cannot discriminate against their employees—especially those that are part of a protected class. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating…
Many Ohio employers find themselves asking “Am I required to provide my employees with breaks during a work shift?” Most employers are surprised to discover that neither federal nor Ohio…
If your business has ever been sued for alleged violations of wage and hour laws, or if you’ve otherwise ever been a party to litigation involving discovery of any kind…
As of January 1, 2019, Ohio’s minimum wage has increased to $8.55 per hour for non-tipped employees ($8.30 per hour in 2018) and $4.30 per hour for tipped employees ($4.15…
Whether you are considering starting a franchise, or are currently running one, you’ll want to review the nuances of managing employees. In this brief legal talk with attorney Chris Zirke,…
A plumbing company, a mechanist, and a landscaper are all down on their luck. It sounds like the beginning of an excellent “dad joke?” But these companies reported symptoms of…
