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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…

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…

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…

You must be paid for all hours worked. Is your employer following federal and Ohio law with regard to breaks? While the federal and Ohio wage laws do not require Ohio employers to offer breaks, they do set standards that must be followed if an employer does offer breaks. If your employer is violating the…

Make sure you know your legal rights and options at work. Under both federal and Ohio law, employees are entitled to a work environment free from illegal discrimination. That includes discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (if over 40), disability, or genetic information. It also includes protection from retaliation…

Many restaurants save on labor costs by paying their tipped employees half of the minimum wage. This is called the “tip credit.” Tipped employees typically include servers and bartenders but could include other jobs too, if the employee customarily receives tips. Employers are permitted to take advantage of this budget-saving partial exemption to the minimum…

New laws popping up around the country highlight employers’ responsibilities As wage and hour attorneys serving employees in Ohio and throughout the Midwest, we closely monitor the development of new laws that affect employees’ rights. One trend that we’re watching is the rise of salary transparency laws and bans on asking about salary history in…

Even before you’re hired, potential employers need to follow the law. In many fields, the first few months of the year are the peak hiring season, and as the labor market continues to fluctuate, many Ohio workers are looking for new jobs. Job searching can be frustrating and feel like the deck is stacked against…

Know your rights as an employee – and be prepared to protect them The holiday season is ostensibly a time of joy and cheer, but it’s also notorious for certain violations of employment and wage and hour laws. It’s vital for Ohio employees to go into this time of the year with a clear understanding…

The federal agency is seeking to reduce the risk of misclassification On October 13, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule that would affect how employees are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The new rule would restore the multifactor economic reality test that DOL previously used to assess misclassification….