The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently resolved a suit filed against California based Brea Car Wash & Detail Center for $4.2 million. The suit claimed the car wash forced its employees to clock out during slow periods but wait, on-site, unpaid until business picked up. This act violated the Fair Labor and Standard Act’s […]

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You have the same right to gainful employment as anyone else, despite your disability. Of course, there may be some jobs that you won’t be able to do, but if your employer is able to make reasonable accommodations for you, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires it, unless it causes your employer “undue hardship” as […]

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Gender equality is an issue that has been argued for years but perhaps a forgotten part of gender equality is fathers being treated equally to mothers. It is very well known, and common, that women take maternity leave after the birth or adoption of a child, but did you know that men also qualify for […]

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Gender equality is an issue that has been argued for years but perhaps a forgotten part of gender equality is fathers being treated equally to mothers. It is very well known, and common, that women take maternity leave after the birth or adoption of a child, but did you know that men also qualify for […]

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Perhaps one of the best parts of summer is the availability of fresh produce. Stark County and surrounding areas are home to several farmers’ markets. Not only do they offer fresh produce but also baked goods, homemade goods, and children’s activities. If you are looking for something fun and inexpensive to do this summer, consider […]

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Deciding to have children could prove to be a bad career move for women in Ohio. A recent article at a major newspaper highlighted accounts of pregnancy discrimination at large employers. One woman who worked at a commodities trading firm was told by her boss that she had nowhere to go at the workplace because […]

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As I was looking through the articles on Yahoo for a new blog topic, I came across this “Serena Williams is being addressed as ‘Mrs’ at Wimbledon, raising new questions about tradition” and it piqued my interest. It appears that Serena Williams being called “Mrs.” Williams is out of the norm for Wimbledon. Yahoo reported for the […]

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Disability discrimination is prohibited under federal law in Ohio and in the rest of the nation. Despite the prohibition, many companies engage in unlawful discrimination against employees based on their disabilities. A lawsuit was recently filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against a Walmart in Washington, D.C. because the store reportedly failed to provide […]

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The temperature has been on the rise the last several weeks, so we thought we would share some summer safety tips, as well as some ways to enjoy the summer and stay cool! Those who are at high risk of a heat-related illness include people 65 and older, children younger than two, and people with […]

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June 13, 2018 marked the 50th anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The ADEA was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The purpose of the ADEA was to protect workers aged 40 or older. Employees of businesses with 20 or more employees, state and local governments, employment agencies, labor organizations and […]

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