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Make sure your employer isn't violating your rights. Businesses are outsourcing more and more work to independent contractors: the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend, but independent contracting and freelance work were on the rise even before then. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. When done well, independent contractor relationships can work to the advantage of…

You have legal recourse for unlawful deductions As anyone who has ever looked at a pay stub knows, there's always a difference between your gross pay and your actual take-home pay. However, laws and regulations govern what your employer is and is not allowed to deduct from each paycheck. It's important to know what those…

Know your legal rights and how to protect them Employees have a right to a workplace that is free from unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Unfortunately, whether because their employers don't know the law or simply turn a blind eye to violations, far too many workers experience harassment every day. The law protects employees in…

Senate Bill 47 codifies overtime exemptions in Ohio law On April 6, 2022, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law Senate Bill 47, which explicitly exempts several types of tasks from Ohio's overtime pay law. The new law will go into effect in July 2022. Ohio law requires employers to pay overtime for all hours worked…

Make sure you know your rights and get paid for all hours worked For many people, work isn't just a 9-to-5. Some jobs require travel and overnight stays outside the home, and in these situations, workers can end up victims of wage law violations. A recent U.S. Department of Labor investigation in Columbus shed light…

You deserve to be paid full value for all your hard work For many people, the standard 40-hour workweek stretches on to be 45, 50, or even longer. The law says that work in excess of 40 hours should be paid at an overtime rate, and employers have a responsibility to do right by their…

A recent report found that eight out of ten employees experienced discrimination while working remotely last year. The findings of the report, The State of Workplace Discrimination 2021, were recently released by AllVoices, an employee feedback management startup founded by an Uber whistleblower. As part of an ongoing research series, the report surveyed full time…

The Ohio family of a grocery store worker who died by suicide is suing the company for wrongful death, claiming an extreme campaign of at-work bullying and harassment against their late son led to his death. The lawsuit is inspiring questions about federal and Ohio employment laws requiring safe work environments. How liable is a…

Some of the most vulnerable employees in the U.S. are those who work primarily for tips. Not only is their income dependent on the whims of others, but employers frequently cheat tipped workers out of their full pay and benefits. Now, the federal Department of Labor has issued a final regulation that clarifies when an…

Our employment attorneys reveal the details you should know Despite increased awareness about protecting the rights of racial minorities, racial discrimination in the workplace remains a problem at some Ohio companies, according to a recent news investigation by The Columbus Dispatch. The investigation focused on allegations of racial discrimination raised by 15 former employees of…