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...

Mansell Law has been recognized by U.S. News and Best Lawyers as “Best Law Firms in America” in two categories: Employment Law – Individuals; and, Litigation – Labor and employment. See Our Listing.  To obtain this ranking, there is a rigorous...

You’ve most likely heard that there is a major, landmark case that could impact the rights of millions in the LGBTQ community but do you know what is actually going on? We break it down for you here in laymen’s terms! On October 8, 2019, the U.S...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...