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Medical and Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana) Use and Employment in Ohio

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Medical and Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana) Use and Employment in Ohio – Prohibition, Discrimination, Termination My employer prohibits me from using cannabis, even though I have a prescription. I have legally purchased and used marijuana; it is legal in Ohio, but my employer now threatens to terminate my employment. My supervisor told me that I was […]

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – New Protections for Women Workers in Ohio

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The US Congress adopted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) on December 27, 2022, and the Act went into force on June 27, 2023. On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final regulation to carry out the law, which goes into effect on June 18, 2024. The law is designed

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OHIO OVERTIME LAWS 2020

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What are the Overtime Laws in Ohio and should you be paid overtime even if your employer calls you salary? The Ohio Overtime Laws changed in 2020 because new federal regulations that govern overtime and exemptions were issued by the Department of Labor. Highlights: New overtime laws took effect January 1, 2020. “Exempt” means your employer does

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5 Critical Steps To Take Before Bringing An Employment Case

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Thinking about filing a lawsuit against your current or former employer? This article lays out some crucial steps to take before your bring the action. Remember: make sure you put everything in writing. Even if you have a conversation, follow it up with an email to the person summarizing the contents of the conversation. Eliminate

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Sleeping Her Way To The Top

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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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Are There Employment Protections For Service Members?

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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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When Does Time Clock “rounding” Violate The Law?

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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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Background Checks And The Law: Know Your Rights

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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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What Happens To My Job Status If I Take Fmla Leave?

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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 Is A “reasonable Accommodation” Under The Ada?

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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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