As a worker in Ohio, overtime can make a huge difference in your paycheck. Whether you are finishing a project or covering a shift, those additional hours should appear on your paycheck. However, overtime laws can be complex and many employees are unaware of their...
If you notice hours missing from your time records or believe your employer has altered them, it is important to act quickly and carefully. The hours your employer reports often become important if there is a disagreement about the time you worked. Here are the steps...
You have the right to work without facing discrimination because of your disability. Ohio law clearly defines your rights. Knowing these rights can help you recognize and report this type of wrongdoing. Breaking down Ohio’s anti-discrimination laws Ohio law bars...
Working through an entire shift without a chance to eat can leave you exhausted. That experience may feel even more frustrating when you believe your employer failed to pay you for the time you spent working. If you regularly work eight-hour shifts, knowing how meal...
When workplace retaliation takes place, employees are left with many questions. The first many often ask is “who is responsible for what I’m going through?” Many people may assume the company itself is the only party that is responsible. But Ohio law takes a broader...
At-will employment in Ohio usually means your employer can end your job at almost any time and for many reasons. Still, this rule has limits. Certain laws protect you from unfair or illegal termination, especially when the termination involves discrimination or...
You may have years of experience, strong job knowledge and a steady record at work. Even so, those strengths might sometimes turn into quiet barriers. A manager might call you "overqualified" for a promotion, a new project or a training opportunity. The word may sound...
If you are involved in a breach of contract dispute in Ohio, a contingency arrangement may or may not be realistic depending on several factors specific to your claim. Knowing how these agreements work can help you understand what your options are. Do contingency fees...
Sometimes the decision to resign is not much of a decision at all. When workplace conditions become so difficult that staying is no longer realistic, Ohio law may treat that resignation as something closer to a termination. Understanding when this occurs can help you...
Building a business is exciting — until a structural mistake or unexpected dispute puts momentum at risk. Business structure selection does not just shape daily operations, it can determine personal liability and risk when a dispute arises. As a result, entrepreneurs...