Professionals negotiating a new position with an employer or preparing for a promotion often have to sign contracts. Frequently, employees simply sign whatever documents employers provide without reviewing them or countering the proposed terms in any meaningful way....
Workplace discrimination remains persistent despite policies, awareness campaigns and diversity initiatives. For organizations striving to create fair and respectful environments, encouraging employees to raise concerns is critical. Yet, many workers remain silent out...
In an employment contract, a golden parachute is a payment guarantee often given to executives with the company. If that person loses their job in specific ways, they still receive a form of compensation. For instance, say that the executive works at a publicly traded...
Workplace discrimination can take many forms. One of the more subtle yet growing issues is generational bias. With different age groups working side by side, it’s not uncommon for misunderstandings, assumptions and stereotypes to appear on the job. These age-related...
Modern employers often include restrictive covenants in employment contracts to protect their organizations. Each new hire and significant internal promotion comes with a risk of damage to an organization. Employees can misuse what they learn at the company, reveal...
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...