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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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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Here’s the scenario: everyday you arrive to work early to make sure you have enough time to park, put your coat and lunch away, and get in line to punch-in at the time clock. But how are you rewarded for this early arrival? Your employer rounds your early punch-in up to your start time anyway
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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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So you tell your employer you need time off work because of a medical condition and your employer provides you Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork for your doctor to fill out. Your doctor sends in the paperwork with an estimated return to work date. Are you guaranteed your same job back? Our Ohio FMLA
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What types of accommodations are individuals able to request so that that they can perform their job despite a medical condition? The answer is not as straightforward as you might expect. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or the ADA, is one of the most complex employment laws. Our Ohio ADA Lawyers walk you through reasonable
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Earlier this month (December 3, 2019), the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a favorable opinion for employee rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In Morrissey v. Laurel Health Care Company, the plaintiff was a licensed practical nurse that was forced to quit her job because her employer would not accommodate her work restrictions, which included a reduced or
Should I be paid for “On-Call” Time? Being “on-call” can be annoying and really limit what you are able to do outside of work. So when is your employer required to pay you for time spent on-call? The answer, as with many wage and hour questions is that it depends on the specific circumstances of
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My employer classifies me as an independent contractor when I believe I should be classified as an employee. How do I determine if I am properly classified? Does this matter? Should I be paid overtime? Our wage and hour lawyer breaks it down for you here. The answer to this question requires an evaluation of multiple factors. Labels
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If you cannot perform your job due to a disability, and you request to be reassigned to a job you are able to perform as an ADA accommodation, can your employer make you compete for this open position with other job applicants? This likely depends on where you live. Our Columbus, Ohio ADA Disability attorneys provide a
