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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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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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
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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Has your employer or someone you work with committed a criminal act against you? In addition to pursuing criminal charges, you may also be able to pursue civil damages for the offense. A criminal act can take many forms, such as retaliation, intimidation, extortion, or even physical violence. The Ohio Supreme Court has recently held that
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