March 4, 2024: Update Regarding the Corporate Transparency Act On March 1, 2024, a U.S. district court in Alabama ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which mandates filing a…
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…
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…
You may recall our previous communication regarding the reinstatement of in-person inspections for I-9 documents, as detailed in our blog post here. The new requirement will be taking effect soon,…
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…
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…
Ohio’s small business advocates are asking lawmakers to address the issue of high premiums for workers’ compensation and torts by pushing for significant reform. According to their argument, the Ohio Bureau…