Are you a current or former employee thinking about filing a lawsuit against your current or former employer? This article lays out the crucial steps to take before you initiate legal action – from the view point of a Columbus employment attorney. Failing to follow these guidelines could have a negative impact on the success of […]
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Am I entitled to medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in Ohio? What are the FMLA Ohio leave eligibility requirements and qualifications? Do you or a family member suffer from a serious medical condition or do you have an upcoming surgery? If you need medical leave from work, you could be
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Mansell Law is proud to announce Carrie Dyer as the firm’s newest partner. Ms. Dyer has been with the firm since her clerkship while she was earning her J.D. at Capital University Law School, and she became an associate with the firm in 2013. “I am thrilled to have Carrie join me as a partner in the
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The common belief amongst employees is that non-compete and/or non-solicitation agreements are disfavored and not enforceable. However, the Courts in Ohio have enforced these restrictive agreements under certain circumstances. Before you assume that your non-compete or non-solicitation agreement is not enforceable, you should read this article and talk to an employment attorney. When you started your employment, you
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My employer told me I’m not entitled to overtime pay because I am an “exempt” employee. What does this mean, and how can I challenge this? Does this comply with Ohio Overtime Laws? Picture this: You pick up some extra hours at work and ask your employer if you’ll receive overtime for your extra efforts. You
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What are the Ohio Break Laws for workers? Should you be paid for your cigarette break, meal break, rest break, lunch break, coffee break or bathroom break? What if your employer automatically deducts your lunch break but you never actually have time to take a lunch break? Find out when you should be paid for
What are the damages and employee can recover or settlement can an employee get if you sue your employer in Ohio for an employment law violation? The answer to this question will depend on the type of legal claim you bring. For example, discrimination lawsuits have different damages available if it involves a hostile work environment or a wrongful termination.
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Coronavirus/Covid-19 and Your Employment: A pandemic is upon us and even the doubters are realizing that the Coronavirus aka COVID-19 is going to have a dramatic impact on our health, our daily lives, and our employment. With all the drastic measures being taken by local, state, and federal government, it is important for you to
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President Trump has signed the landmark legislation on March 27, 2020 that includes a $2-trillion stimulus package to provide a safety net to the struggling U.S. economy due to the the coronavirus pandemic. The stimulus package is the largest emergency aid package in US history and the most significant legislative action taken to address the
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The Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) goes into effect today: April 1, 2020. The FFCRA includes the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act. Here are some frequently asked questions related the FFCRA and your employment: 1) What is the effective date – when must employers start
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