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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…

Arm yourself with the information you need to protect your rights. January and February are the peak hiring months in most fields, so it's no surprise that many Ohioans are currently looking for a new job or at least taking a look at the job market. While any job search can be stressful and intimidating,…

The holiday season may be full of joy, but it's not always an easy time for Ohio workers. There are several violations of labor and employment laws that spike during the holidays, and if you're affected by those violations, you need to know your rights. Here are three big questions you should be asking during…

Under certain circumstances, you may have a wrongful termination case Recently, the term "quiet quitting" has been in the news a great deal, referring to employees who stay within work hours and don't go "above and beyond" without extra pay. (We're not sure how that constitutes "quitting" as opposed to "doing your job" and "following…

Workers over the age of 40 can be productive employees who bring valuable experience to employers. But not every employer recognizes that. There are still biases and misconceptions about older workers that impact how they are treated in the workplace. In some cases, they experience age discrimination. Age discrimination in the workplace is shameful. It…

Though progress has been made over the past several decades, discrimination still exists in many workplaces in Cincinnati, Dayton, and throughout Ohio. Whenever employers or supervisors hold biases against certain people, those beliefs can result in the mistreatment of workers on the job. Discrimination against workers because of certain characteristics is against federal and Ohio…

Everyone comes to work to focus on doing their job, thinking they are in a safe space, but sometimes that isn't the case. More than one in three women claim they have experienced sexual harassment at work. Unfortunately, many victims have been stopped from speaking out about sexual harassment at work by forced arbitration agreements.…

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…