“When was America great? At the turn of the century, our economy was rocking. We had no income tax, and all we had was tariffs.” – the next U.S. Commerce Secretary (referring to 1900, not 2000) While Howard Lutnick, quoted above, is correct that America in 1900 was great for some, it was unquestionably not […]
Can My Employer Do That? Common Workplace Questions Answered Navigating the complexities of employment law can often leave both employers and employees with a multitude of questions. From understanding workplace policies to deciphering employee rights, it’s not uncommon for individuals to wonder what is permissible in the employment realm. Can an employer ask for personal […]
Every day we talk to employees who have been fired after going to human resources (“HR”) for help and want to pursue a wrongful termination claim against their employer. Unfortunately, Ohio has employment at-will, which means that your employer can fire you at any time, for any reason. 1. HR is there to protect the […]
Overtime Myth #1: I’m not entitled to overtime because I’m an independent contractor Fact: Whether or not you are entitled to overtime is based on the “economic reality” between the parties. Even if your employer calls you an independent contractor, you may be entitled to overtime pay. Overtime Myth #2: I’m not entitled to overtime […]
While it appears that the Sixth Circuit has never directly answered the above question, there is an argument to be made that, at least under certain circumstances, an employer ought not be allowed to underpay its employees and, then, add insult to injury by filing for bankruptcy protection to avoid paying a judgment. The Fair […]
