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 […]
Can Sexual Harassment Occur Outside of the Workplace? Understanding Company Events and After-Work Gatherings As an employment attorney in Ohio, I frequently receive inquiries about sexual harassment, particularly regarding its occurrence outside traditional workplace settings. One common question is: Can sexual harassment happen at company events or after-work gatherings? The short answer is yes, and […]
Top 5 things to do if you are being sexually harassed at work Sexual harassment at work can sneak up on you. It might show up as creepy flirting, requests for “favors” (and not the kind you’d find on a to-do list), inappropriate comments or jokes, or that awkward moment when someone thinks they have […]
Absolutely! Ohio is an employment at-will state. This means that an employee can be terminated at any time without any reason, explanation, or warning. This also means that, under many circumstances, an employee can be terminated for complaining to Human Resources (“HR”). Wait, what? Isn’t that retaliation? Unlawful Retaliation only occurs when an employer punishes […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women. OSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor. Employees and their representatives have the right to file a complaint and request an OSHA inspection […]
