Employment Law

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...

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...

Maybe you were fired after reporting sexual harassment or for poor production. You push back only to have your employer say that in Ohio, employers can fire you for pretty much any reason they like. Although there is some truth to the statement, there are exceptions....

Interviewing for a new role is stressful enough without being asked when you plan to start a family. While federal law does not explicitly list "Are you planning to have kids?" as an illegal question, the way an organization uses that information almost certainly...

Losing your job unexpectedly creates immediate financial stress and emotional turmoil. Ohio classifies most private-sector workers as "at-will" employees, a legal standard that serves as the default for workplace relationships throughout the state. You might feel like...

After raising a concern at work or requesting a workplace right, you might notice changes in how your employer treats you. Sometimes these changes are obvious, but other times they are subtle. Understanding the signs of retaliation can help you respond thoughtfully...

Working with a disability can be frustrating, as your condition may prevent you from performing in the way you want to. Fortunately, you may be eligible to request a reasonable accommodation that can help you achieve fundamental tasks at work. Under federal and state...

Off-the-clock work means completing job-related tasks outside your scheduled shift without pay. It’s common in retail, food service and healthcare. Under Ohio and federal law, you must be compensated for all work performed, and off-the-clock work for hourly employees...