Ohio law generally does not require your employer to give you a severance package if they cut your job. Thus, if they offer one, you might jump at the chance to receive extra money. Yet, employers who offer a severance package expect something in return. You need to...
Harassment and discrimination based on gender are illegal in the American workplace. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean that they don’t happen. Many workers are victimized by this every day. One potential issue is that these specific breaches of your rights can be hard...
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...
Employees who face harassment or discrimination or who witness it have specific rights. One of those protections state and federal laws afford workers is the freedom to speak up about their employer's illicit behaviors to try to put an end to it without fear of...
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...
When people talk about bullying, they often assume the term refers to children. They imagine a young child getting bullied by older children in the hallways at school or on the playground. They know that this is how children relate because they’re immature, but they...
Did you sign an employment contract when you took your job? If so, then you have certain rights under that contract. For instance, it may say that you cannot be fired without cause or that you must get a warning before the company decides to let you go. If not,...
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...
One of the most important things to get right as a business owner is your contracts. Unfortunately, they are one of the things people most frequently get wrong. A well-written business contract could mean the difference between your company surviving a dispute and...