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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Has an employer refused to hire you, fired you, or otherwise discriminated against you based on your current or past alcohol or drug addiction? You may be protected from discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Your Columbus, Ohio employment attorney breaks down what you need to know about the ADA’s protection against discrimination for current or past
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Businesses throughout the country are beginning to reopen. While many people who may have experienced layoffs or reduced hours anxiously await returning to work, this poses a grave concern for employees who, because of a medical condition, are at high risk should they become ill with COVID-19. Can you be forced to return to work,
With the new Family First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) in place as of April 1, 2020, what remedies does an employee have if an employer violates the FFCRA and its Emergency Paid Sick Leave Provisions or Expanded Family and Medical Leave Act provisions? COVID-19: Penalties for Violations of the Family First Coronavirus Response Act For
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U.S. Supreme Court Holds LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace is Unlawful. Firing Gay, Lesbian, or Trans Employees Based on Their Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity is Unlawful Under Title VII! On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court published its decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, a landmark case for LGBTQ employees. The Court
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What are the laws for minimum wages, tips, and overtime for restaurant delivery drivers? Read this article to find out if you are being paid correctly. This is applicable to all food delivery drivers (and bikers), including pizza delivery drivers, DoorDash, UberEats, PostMates, GrubHub, to name a few. This article covers 4 main violations: Improper
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Are you a truck driver? Do you work for a trucking company? If so, you may not be receiving all the wages you are entitled to. Read this article to learn more about the minimum wage, break time, and overtime laws that apply to truck drivers. Truck drivers play an essential role in our national
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