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...
Many companies prefer hiring independent contractors instead of full-time employees to save on benefits, payroll taxes and unemployment insurance. This arrangement can provide businesses with specialized skills without long-term commitment. However, worker...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most important and powerful federal workplace laws. It created a right to unpaid leave at the federal level and helps protect workers' jobs when they have personal emergencies. Workers in several situations may...
Pregnancy discrimination has been an issue for as long as women have been working. Even as they have closed gaps in other areas of employment, women have struggled to overcome issues related to pregnancy and breastfeeding after the birth of a child. Pregnancy...
Disability accommodations in the workplace are adjustments or modifications an employer provides to enable employees with disabilities to perform their job duties more effectively. These accommodations ensure that workers with disabilities have equal employment...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law that gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of leave for specified family and medical reasons. However, some misunderstandings and misapplications of FMLA rules by employers can lead to wrongful termination when an...
Few work harder than nurses during their scheduled shifts. But what about the tasks they perform before officially clocking in or after their scheduled hours are complete? It is important for nurses to have a basic understanding of how employment laws may impact these...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a crucial law that helps employees handle the health challenges that life sometimes throws our way. If you are want to take time away from work to care for your own health or the health of a family member, you should consider...
Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a serious issue. Understanding the risk factors contributing to this problem can help organizations create safer environments. Addressing these factors can reduce the incidence of harassment and foster a more respectful...