As an employer, if you have an employee who reports discrimination happening in the workplace directly to his or her supervisor or human resources, it's important to take these complaints seriously and act swiftly in order to avoid the chances of a lawsuit. The law...
Employment Law
Ohio business filings at record level for seventh straight year
How many new business filings has Ohio been seeing in recent times? Well, statistics recently announced by the state's Secretary of State suggest that there were quite a few such filings last year and that such filings have been trending up lately. According to the...
Common defenses employers use for workers’ compensation
Workers' compensation claims are common in the workplace these days, especially at places of employment that deal with dangerous conditions on a regular basis. However, those claims do not have to derail the company's daily activities. Here are some common defenses...
Employers: Do you have anti-retaliation measures in place?
Ohio employers are required to comply with several state and federal employment laws. Failure to do so could result in a lawsuit that proves to be costly in terms of time and resources. However, even when employers make every effort to stay in compliance, they can...
A new year brings new laws and new controversies
A law that promotes uniformity between ordinances passed by cities and counties and existing state and federal laws may seem like a move towards consistency. In Ohio, it is creating controversy. While Bill 331 signed by Gov. John Kasich focuses on Ohio employees and...
How to protect your workers from heat illness
The last thing your small business needs is to be responsible for a serious health issue for two reasons: you sincerely care for your employees and you want to limit workers' compensation claims. The best way to avoid litigation and financial trouble is through...
At-will employment doesn’t mean employers can do anything
Many people have not had to deal with the reality of getting fired from a job -- but many, in fact, have. After getting fired, it is very easy to begin thinking about what your employer did and how they unfairly treated you. Sometimes you may have a case -- other...