Women have long struggled with workplace barriers, and the march toward true equality is ongoing. Now, researchers say that workplace protections against discrimination won’t really be effective until older women are treated as their own distinct class. Why is that...
There is something every entrepreneur needs to understand about a written partnership agreement: It’s not intended for the good times. The halcyon days when the partners are full of good cheer and their thinking is aligned on all the important aspects of the business...
When you negotiate the terms of your next commercial lease, it is prudent to make sure that you get the most mileage out of the use and exclusive use clauses contained in the document. These are two provisions of a lease that can become a bit of a sticky wicket for...
What is workplace bullying? It looks a lot like the type of bullying behaviors children sometimes experience at school or on the playground. Examples of bullying include the following. Intimidation Threatening behavior Verbal abuse Humiliation And many others...
If you have been struggling to find work, it's a relief when an employer wants to hire you. However, as eager as you may be to sign on the dotted line, you need to review your new contract of employment. More and more employers in Ohio and the U.S. insert noncompete...
As you may know, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulates and enforces the treatment of American workers on the federal level. At the same time, all states have individual employment law statutes as well. Most of the time, employees have a pretty...
You loved your job. Every day, you were there on time and prepared to work. You did your best to be a team player and to do what your employer asked. You and your colleagues were eating lunch together, however, when one made a racist comment about a new employee. You...
Employment law issues in the nation get more attention than in past decades. Most employees have come to realize how important these issues are for a happy and secure work environment. When workers are content and respected in their work, they are more likely to...
So much has happened this year that it is easy to overlook major news stories. But a United States Supreme Court ruling from mid-June should not be overlooked. In a 6-3 decision, the Court held that LGBTQ employees are protected against employment discrimination by...
Ohio entrepreneurs understand the challenges when dealing with powerful suppliers. Whether they purchase construction materials, company uniforms, office supplies, or raw materials, massive corporations seem to dominate the market. Many small business owners may feel...