The size of a company can influence how workplace protections are handled. In Ohio, most legal rights apply regardless of how many employees a business has. Still, the way those rights are enforced and experienced can differ between large and small employers. Here...
In many cases, sexual harassment is a one-way street. For instance, maybe there is one female worker in an office full of male workers. They create a hostile work environment by constantly making lewd or sexual comments about their female coworker. She eventually...
The right to pray during the work day is an important issue for many employees. Questions often arise about whether religious expression is legally protected in the workplace and what options are available if it is restricted. Here is what employees should know about...
Misrepresentation and fraud can create serious problems in business agreements. Whether intentional or not, they can lead to financial loss, damaged trust and even legal action. Recognizing some common examples can help business owners be prepared. False claims...
Businesses do not have to make all kinds of accommodations for a worker who has a disability. Some requests may be unreasonable. For instance, if the accommodations would cost $100,000, there may be no way that a small business can realistically meet those financial...
When one business fails to meet the terms of a contract, the other party may suffer financial losses or disruptions. A breach of contract can lead to serious consequences, but legal remedies are available to help rectify the situation. Below are some of the most...
In many cases, it is fully legal for an employer to cut an employee’s pay. But there are also cases in which this could be a violation of the employee’s rights. It’s important to understand where this line is and when it could be crossed. Essentially, pay cuts have to...
People looking for jobs often need to send tens or even hundreds of applications. Often, the company hiring won’t even tell them it’s a no; they’ll just not bother to reply. So, it can be tremendously exciting when someone finally invites you for an interview....
Workplace dynamics can be complicated, and sometimes, employees are pushed out of their jobs without an official termination. Instead of firing someone outright, some employers create a work environment that makes staying unbearable, forcing employees to quit. This...
Employers sometimes decide to cut staff. It could be because business is not going so well. It could be because they are merging with another company and need to avoid duplicating positions. Or it could be that someone is going on an efficiency drive and believes...