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Workplace bullying could be illegal harassment
As many in Dayton know, bullying doesn’t just happen among kids on the schoolyard. It’s surprisingly common in many workplaces throughout Ohio and the country. According to a study, nearly 75% of employees have been the target or witness of bullying in their...
Are you entitled to Family Medical Leave?
Your job may be important to you, but let’s face it, your family is more important. On the one hand, your job provides you with the income to feed, clothe and house your family, but it is the means to an end. If you could look after your family without going to work,...
Does Ohio allow tip pooling?
Workers in Ohio, as in other states, often get tips when they work in service industries. This could include bartenders, waitstaff and the like. However, different states have different rules on how these tips can be handled, so it’s important to look into them a bit...
Basic wage and hour information Ohio workers should know
Many workers in and near Cincinnati take a new job without giving much thought to Ohio’s wage and hour laws. They show up for work, perform their duties and expect fair wages in return. When employers care about their workers, they make certain that they follow all...
Are you being sexually harassed at work without realizing it?
Workplace sexual harassment is widespread. Despite hitting the news in recent years there is a lot of work still needed to eradicate it. The best way to continue to fight sexual harassment in the workplace is to be aware of what forms it can take. Then when it does...
Cincinnati restaurant worker sues for sexual harassment
There is nothing easy about restaurant work. However, if you also have to cope with sexual harassment on top of everything else, it can make your job intolerable. One Cincinnati restaurant worker chose to leave her job because of alleged sexual harassment from a chef....
What if my employer decides I am too old for promotion?
There is a promotion opportunity coming up in your company. While you know you are not getting any younger, you know that you are the best-qualified person for the job. However, your employer does not agree with you. Instead, they give the promotion to someone younger...
What is age discrimination?
Age discrimination is the unjust treatment of someone due to their age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal law that ensures workers and potential workers age 40 and over are not faced with discrimination in the workplace due to their age....
Addressing coronavirus issues with workers is a balancing act
The current pandemic is uprooting business operations across America and the world. As companies deal with an onslaught of change, it can be hard for them to keep pace, especially regarding their workers' safety. Talking about COVID-19 effectively and appropriately...
Employee access to family leave is low, bill aims to increase it
When a family member falls seriously ill, their closest loved ones often take on the role of caregiver to help them through this trying time and ensure they get the care they need. Becoming a caregiver is often a full-time job, which can make balancing work and care...
