The American workforce is getting older, and unfortunately, that hasn’t brought about the end of age discrimination in employment. AARP survey reveals an alarming trend According to a series of surveys conducted by AARP, about two-thirds of adults over 50 believe older workers face discrimination in the workplace. And that belief is well-founded: according to ..read more

Despite increased attention and accountability in recent years, workplace sexual harassment remains a pervasive and often underreported problem. In particular, in the medical field, a new study reveals that nearly two-thirds of medical interns have experienced sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is illegal under both federal and state law, but those laws aren’t self-executing. You need ..read more

Federal board rules that employee advocacy for non-employees is protected. American workers have long had the legal right to collectively advocate for themselves on labor law matters, such as better pay and working conditions. However, there have often been disputes on just how far that right to concerted action extends. In a win for employees ..read more

The past several years have seen numerous legal and practical changes in the area of workplace harassment. The federal agency that investigates harassment claims is now proposing new guidance to clarify employees' rights and employers' responsibilities. Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced new proposed guidelines for employers regarding illegal workplace harassment. The ..read more

A proposed Department of Labor (DOL) rule could dramatically impact the number of workers who currently qualify as exempt employees, if it goes into effect as planned. The federal agency announced on August 30 a proposed rulemaking that would raise the salary threshold to qualify for the "white-collar exemption" from $684 to $1,059 weekly, or ..read more

Every year, employers in Ohio and across the United States steal billions of dollars from their employees. If employees were to steal that much from their employers, they would be facing lengthy prison sentences. But when employers illegally short-change their employees, they often face little accountability. That's the reality of wage theft in America. According ..read more

Know your rights under the federal wage and hour laws. Home health workers have a difficult job. They work long hours, perform physically demanding duties, are constantly on the road, and usually receive low pay and benefits. Unfortunately, home health agencies are also notorious for skirting state and federal wage and hour laws, taking money ..read more

If your employer is violating wage and hour laws, we can help. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), unless you qualify as an exempt employee, you should be paid overtime (time and a half) for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a single workweek. The law sets specific rules and requirements ..read more

Understanding your right to be paid minimum wage, overtime, and more Warehouse work can be grueling, with workers subjected to long hours of strenuous work and risk of injury. That's why both federal and Ohio laws exist to protect the rights of those workers to be paid for all hours worked. Unfortunately, just because those ..read more

Know your rights if you need medical leave. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives employees in Ohio and across the country certain rights if they need to take leave to deal with an illness or welcome a new child to their family. Unfortunately, not all employers follow the law, and employees are ..read more