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…
You and your boyfriend/girlfriend broke up, but what do you do with the house you bought together? An increasingly common dilemma for unmarried couples is what to do with the…
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…
Contrary to popular belief, consumers in Ohio do not have a three-day cancellation right for all consumer transactions. However, under the Home Solicitation Sales Act (HSSA), codified at R.C. 1345.21…
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…
The Gertsburg Law Firm is looking forward to serving businesses and the community in 2019. Here are some of the things we’ve been working on. 1. Gertsburg Law Named To…
Accelerate your Business Growth with Diane Helbig is a podcast designed to help small business owners, salespeople, and aspiring entrepreneurs with the various aspects of business success. Gertsburg Law Firm…
Many homeowners feel much safer having work done on their house by contractors that are registered, insured, and bonded. But how valuable are these bonds and insurance? Will they actually…
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,…
The majority of successful family businesses in the United States are closely-held corporations: private (not publicly traded) companies with a limited number of shareholders holding the controlling share of corporate…




