Employment law

When most people hear about sexual harassment  in a workplace, they automatically think of employees of two different genders. Traditionally, men have been the perpetrators and women have been the victims. However, same-sex sexual harassment is a real concern that...

Both hourly workers and non-exempt salaried workers should receive overtime wages if they work more than 40 hours in one workweek. However, given that overtime wages cost a company at least 150% of what they usually pay that employee, they may be eager to avoid that...

Harassment of any kind has no place in the workplace. When you are belittled, bullied, yelled at or called names on a regular basis – all these can amount to workplace harassment. Harassment coming from a fellow employee is bad enough, but what happens if the offender...

There are definitely differences between a demanding boss and a boss who is a bully. A demanding boss may be difficult at times but he or she tries to be fair, respects you and values your efforts. A demanding boss usually strives to act in a professional manner and...

You’re excited about your new job offer, so why bother having an attorney review your contract before you sign? Well, waiting until a problem is apparent to contact an attorney can limit your options and be a big mistake. 3 reasons to let an attorney review your...

Allegations of wage theft are very serious, and both employers and employees need to know how this process works. In the United States, there are very strict laws about how employees must be paid to ensure that they are not exploited or taken advantage of by their...

Last year, more of us than usual needed time off work because we were seriously ill or needed to care for a sick family member. The special provisions the government put in place stopped at the end of last year. Now, if you need time off, you may need to rely on the...

You’ve always said that you don’t want to be where you aren’t wanted -- and it’s perfectly clear that your days are numbered at your job. Should you just quit instead of waiting to be ushered out the door? Probably not. Here are the things you need to consider:...

At some point in your career, you may be asked to sign an employment contract. While this may be presented as if it is no big deal at all, in reality, it can be a very big deal later if you and your employer part ways. Let’s examine employment contracts and their...

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...