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...
As states reopen their economies after the pandemic-inspired shutdown, legislators develop safe guidelines for businesses. Without guidance from the federal government, lawmakers turn toward private organizations that offer safe return-to-work guidelines. Representing...
The year 2020 has presented great challenges to many businesses in Ohio and elsewhere, affecting customers, employers, employees and insurers. Business as usual has been disrupted for thousands. A Pandemic First, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the usual routine for...
Job hunting is daunting in itself, and there is nothing more thrilling than seeing an email with an interview request. As questions fill your head and you begin to prepare for your interview, there is one question you need to make sure you ask. Will you be required to...
When you enter into an employment contract, you need to be very aware of your rights, negotiating power and goals. Before signing your contract, you should be absolutely sure that it protects you and values your work. Ask yourself the following questions: What is the...
It can be easy to get lost in the specifics of the question: What is a hostile work environment? After all, each employee may have a different workplace experience from one another. An employee may feel, for example, that their employer was unnecessarily harsh in a...