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Are You Protected From Discrimination If Someone You Care For Has A Disability?

I informed my employer that I am the primary caregiver for a person with a disability, and then I was fired. Is this legal? The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of disability. In addition to protecting employees from discrimination based on the employee’s own […]

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Can An Individual Be Liable For Unpaid Wages?

When can an individual be considered an “employer” under the Fair Labor Standards Act? Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an employer must pay its employees for all hours worked. The term “employer” is very broad; it includes both companies and individuals “acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation

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Bonuses

Do You Receive Bonuses Or Commissions? You Might Be Owed Wages

Do you receive commission, bonuses, or some other sum of money in addition to your regularly hourly pay?  If so, is your employer correctly calculating your overtime pay?  Basic Overtime Calculation: Employers are typically required to pay their employees one and one-half times their regular rates of pay for all hours worked in excess of

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Mansell Law Recognized

Mansell Law Recognized By U.s. News As Best Law Firms In America

Mansell Law has been recognized by U.S. News and Best Lawyers as “Best Law Firms in America” in two categories: Employment Law – Individuals; and, Litigation – Labor and employment. See Our Listing.  To obtain this ranking, there is a rigorous process that includes peer review, client review, and an independent analysis of the law firm.

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Everything You Need To Know About The Landmark Lgbtq Case In Front Of The Supreme Court Right Now

You’ve most likely heard that there is a major, landmark case that could impact the rights of millions in the LGBTQ community but do you know what is actually going on? We break it down for you here in laymen’s terms! On October 8, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on three separate

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Termination of Employments

What Is A Wrongful Termination In Violation Of Public Policy Claim In Ohio?

I think I’ve been wrongfully terminated. What do I need to prove in order to bring a wrongful termination in violation of public policy claim under Ohio law? Ohio is an at-will employment state. Unfortunately, this means that for the vast majority of employees, their employer may terminate them for any reason or even no

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Sleeping Her Way

Sleeping Her Way To The Top

Successful women, especially in male-dominated professions, are well-acquainted with this accusation. It’s humiliating on numerous levels, but perhaps most damaging is the suggestion that the woman didn’t actually earn the position she achieved. Fortunately, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decision[1] granting women the opportunity to prove the sole reason for their success

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Employment protections

Are There Employment Protections For Service Members?

What Employment Protection does USERRA Provide Veterans and Service Members and Who Qualifies? Service members and veterans give us the freedom and security that we enjoy in this country every day.  So what protections do our laws provide these individuals when it comes to their civilian jobs? The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

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Background Check

Background Checks And The Law: Know Your Rights

I was terminated based on the results of my background check. Do I have any rights or recourse in this situation? Our Columbus Ohio Background check lawyers answer your questions in this post. Federal law requires that an employer take specific steps before procuring a background check on a current or prospective employee. If a background check

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