Life after divorce can seem cold and alone, but you may be surprised at what lies ahead for you. Hundreds of thousands of people get a divorce every year, and they all learn how to adapt to their new life, resulting in new social networks of happy and single adults....
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5 things to avoid when preparing for divorce
You tried talking with your spouse, and you tried marital counseling. Neither worked. It seems now that divorce is the only option. It is time to prepare for the inevitable. Organize your thoughts, organize your documents and understand that planning your divorce...
Will the Ohio Fairness Act protect LGBTQ employees?
America's LGBTQ community has made great strides in the last 20 years or so. Today, same-sex marriage is legal, and in many parts of the country, people of minority sexual orientations and transgender individuals can live openly and proudly. At the same time,...
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Pursuing A Sexual Harassment Claim
Workplace sexual harassment is illegal, but it is still very common. Dealing with it is never easy. Avoiding these five mistakes along the way can at least reduce some of the stress: 1. Let Other People Tell You What To Do You get to choose whether or not you want to...
COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: How the Pandemic Affects Overtime Pay
Already faced with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers must also face a host of confusing legal issues related to the pandemic and its effects on the relationship between employees and employers. These legal issues range from expanded medical leave...
Stop Asian Hate: Race and National Origin Discrimination in the Workplace
The fatal shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, which took the lives of eight people, including six women of Asian descent, demonstrate that anti-minority biases and discrimination, specifically those against Asian American, are still prevalent in American...
COVID-19 Vaccine and the Workplace – Can Employers Require a COVID-19 Vaccine?
COVID-19, an unprecedented global health crisis, has sparked numerous changes in the workplace to promote worker safety. With the rollout of the three federally approved vaccines, it seems like the end of the pandemic may finally be in sight. However, with the virus...
Ohio Overhauls Employment Discrimination Law, Shortens Statute of Limitations
On January 12, 2021, Governor DeWine signed into law House Bill 352, also known as the Employment Law Uniformity Act (the “Act”). The Act will go into effect in mid-April 2021. The Act was intended to bring clarity and uniformity to Ohio’s employment discrimination...
What Are The Grounds For Divorce In Ohio?
First, it is important for Ohioans considering divorce to know that you do not have to place fault in order to end your marriage. Most people file for divorce on the grounds of incompatibility. Essentially, the marriage is no longer working, so it is time to end it....
Top 4 mistakes that can derail the divorce process
Everybody makes mistakes from time to time. But with major life events like divorce, you cannot afford to be careless or short-sighted. A serious error can cost you, both financially and emotionally. Here are four of the biggest mistakes people in the Dublin area can...