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A recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found that federal labor law protections include employee advocacy for non-employees, reversing a 2019 decision. As Reuters reported, the ruling in question concerned Sarah Raybon, an employee of the American Federation for Children (AFC), a nonprofit organization. AFC reportedly pushed Raybon to resign after she...

Earlier this month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposed new guidance that would clarify how the agency enforces laws prohibiting workplace harassment. The new guidance is up for public comment until November 1. While the proposed guidance is not itself a change to the law, it clarifies how evolving case law (including the Supreme...

One of the most contentious and controversial subjects in wage and hour law is the status of exempt employees. In theory, being exempt is supposed to come with greater flexibility, autonomy, and growth. In practice, it's often just a way to get extra work out of an employee for no additional pay. A proposed Department...

If you do the work, you should get paid. That's not just an ethical or philosophical point; that's the law. But too many employers flout the law and take money right out of their employees' paychecks. Nationwide, wage and hour violations cost employees tens of billions of dollars every year, and only a fraction of...

During pregnancy and after childbirth, you have rights under a new federal law. Last month, an important new protection went into effect for workers in Ohio and across the country. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers as well as those who have recently given birth. Since...

Employers need to follow the law when making decisions about remote work. Over the last three years, more and more employers in Ohio and around the country have been offering employees the option of working at home. Some workplaces have gone fully remote. Many others are "hybrid," with some employees working from home and others...

Make sure you know your rights and your legal options if they're violated Since the Equal Pay Act (EPA) was signed into law in 1963, equal pay for equal work has been the legal standard in the United States. It's illegal under the EPA for employers to pay men and women differently for the same...

Know your rights and protect your interests in severance negotiations Leaving a job, whether voluntarily or otherwise, is rarely an easy transition. Severance pay can provide a degree of security and assistance during this transition period — but you need to know your rights and remember that you have the ability to negotiate for more....

When you're fired or laid off, it's only natural to feel like you've been treated unfairly — and to wonder whether you have legal recourse. Unfortunately, treating employees unfairly isn't against the law. Ohio, like most states, is an at-will employment state, which means your employer is free to fire you for almost any reason...

A significant step in the battle for employees' rights Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed regulation that would ban non-compete clauses in employment nationwide. The proposed rule would not only prohibit employers from entering into non-competes with workers going forward, but also require employers to rescind existing non-competes and inform workers...