PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE
Columbus Legal Blog
What is civil litigation?
Broadly speaking, most people interact with the mechanisms of law for the first time, and frequently only time, in the criminal law system. However, criminal law is only one part of the legal system. It’s very likely that most of the important decisions in your life,...
Misclassification: a costly error
Many businesses and industries in Ohio rely on contract labor to meet deadlines and control labor costs. However, relying on contract labor can lead to a relaxed line between full-time employees and contractors, which may lead to complicated employment law situations....
How long must parents pay child support?
One of the most contentious issues in any divorce is the issue of child support. Even if one spouse gets a majority of child custody time, the other parent still needs to provide regular funds to aid with the child's development. In 2018, for the first...
A severance agreement is different for a 40-plus employee
Let us say the company you have served as a member of upper management no longer requires your services. The severance agreement your employer offers must be tailored to your specific situation. There are special requirements in such agreements for departing employees...
What to do if you experience workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination is unlawful and uncomfortable whether it is over race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age, disability or religion. Discrimination can take many forms, including: Unequal pay Denial of compensation or benefits Unfair assignments of maternity...
Creating a parenting plan out of court may benefit you
Going through a divorce can be a complex process with several different parts. For those with children, determining child custody and support is an important part to consider. In such instances, a proper parenting plan is critical and required. There are a...
Business division in an Ohio divorce
During the divorce process, it is important to understand what property division entails, particularly when it comes to dividing a business. Here are a few key things to keep in mind. Determining marital assets According to the law concerning divorce in Ohio, the...
ADA: Examples of reasonable accommodations
The government has needed to pass laws to protect certain groups of employees at workplaces. The Americans with Disabilities Act became a law in 1990, and it prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities at work or during the...
Parental alienation harms children as well as parents
After your divorce, it is understandable for you and your ex-spouse to both harbor feelings of anger, resentment and sadness. If your ex tries to “get back” at you by turning your children against you, it could irreparably damage your relationship with...
First time you have been sued?
Entrepreneurs are taken aback the first time someone – a customer, a contractor, an employee -- files a lawsuit against them. Up until that point they imagined their attention to quality, or their friendly manner, would prevent things from getting legal. Fear of...
