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No one likes to hear that their hourly rate is being reduced. Maybe you took a job that paid $30 an hour, but your employer has recently informed you that they’re going to switch the position to one that pays $25 an hour. They’re not going to fire you, and you’re...
Employees in Ohio have various protections while they’re at work. One significant update to those protections has been proposed in the form of the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act. As of August 22, 2024, the proposal has made its way...
You’re a valuable employee, with a skill set that doesn’t come easily – so your employer wants to keep you on their team. As an incentive, they’ve offered you a retention agreement. A retention agreement is a legally binding contract that limits your ability to act...
It’s wise to make a partnership agreement if you’re going to start a business with someone else. Even if the two of you are on the same page and you are good friends – or even family members – it pays to have this paperwork in place. It officially defines your...
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are legally enforceable in Ohio. As such, it’s important to understand what you are getting yourself into before putting pen to paper. You do not want to commit to a legally binding agreement that is not in your best interests. Here...
Some employers value the experience that age can bring. Others consider people to be past it by the time they reach a particular age, regardless of their talents and experience. While age discrimination can occur at any age, it only becomes illegal once someone turns...
You know that you’re the target of discrimination by your team leader, manager or employer – but the other parties involved in this situation are being careful. They’re working hard to avoid a “paper trial” that could come back to haunt them, so most of what they’ve...
Specific tips for negotiating an employment contract are available. Knowing these can help you achieve the desired outcome. Here, you will find the top tips for negotiating an employment contract successfully. 1. Understanding your value Before entering negotiations,...
In the past, some workers have been asked to sign noncompete agreements. These agreements generally specify that the worker can’t leave the company and then quickly start a competing business, nor can they leave the business and immediately start working directly for...
Most employees are not working under employment contracts. They have simply agreed to work at a business for an hourly wage. But they could be fired at any time, and they could also quit whenever they want. In other cases, though, especially those involving executive...