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 A federal law called the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires each state to enforce a minimum wage law. Under the law, an employer in Ohio that does not fulfill its legal obligation to pay employees at least the minimum wage can be sued for back pay and monetary damages. Succeeding with such a case requires obtaining and analyzing months or years of time sheets, as well as gathering other types of evidence. This makes hiring an experienced Columbus minimum wage attorney a good idea for any worker who believes their employer failed to pay them minimum wage for all the hours they worked. Which Employees Must Be Paid at Least the Minimum Wage in Ohio? With almost no exceptions, each full and part-time hourly employee of any business must be paid the minimum wage or more. Independent contractors, managers, workers who receive salaries, people who do outside sales and receive commissions, live-in caregivers, and volunteers are not legally entitled to insist on a minimum wage. What ...

Some of the common problems that people experience in the workplace are: Unpaid wages and overtime; Sexual harassment; Wrongful termination; Hostile work environment; Discrimination; and Retaliation. How to Know If You Have a Hostile Work Environment These terms are all defined by federal and state law and can sometimes be confusing for employees. For instance, a hostile work environment must be based on a protected class, like disability, race, gender, pregnancy or religion. Bullying, unless based on a protected class, is unfortunately not unlawful. When you are experiencing any of these problems with your employment, it can seriously affect your ability to provide for yourself and your family. If your employer is not paying you properly, or not paying you at all, it can become increasingly difficult to manage your finances and budget for bills, groceries, and save money. A Cleveland employment lawyer may be able to provide concrete solutions for your current situation. What Are My Le...

 As sexual harassment attorneys in Cleveland, Ohio, lawyers with The Friedmann Firm welcome opportunities to ensure Ohio’s employees work in an environment that is free from sexual harassment. We view protecting and securing justice for victims of unwanted sexual advances and gender-based abuse as one of our highest missions. What Is Illegal Sexual Harassment? According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual harassment becomes illegal, and legally actionable, “when it is so frequent or severe that it creates a hostile or offensive work environment or when it results in an adverse employment decision (such as the victim being fired or demoted).” Importantly, feeling compelled to quit a job to stop further harassment is considered an adverse employment decision.  Before you quit, it is of the utmost importance that you consult with a Cleveland sexual harassment attorney to determine if you are actually working in a hostile work environment, as that term is legall...

  Wrongful termination involves the violation of either federal, state or local laws, violation of your employment agreement or a decision that goes against public policy. The key factor to note is that wrongful termination only applies to decisions that are unlawful, discriminatory, or retaliatory. The next important factor is that the termination is unlawful if the discrimination or retaliation is based on a protected class such as age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, military status, or for reporting unlawful activity. In the state of Ohio, your employment is usually considered to be “at-will.” What this means is that your employer has the right to terminate you at any time, even if the reason is unfair. The employer has the right to fire you over minor discrepancies that may seem unfair or unreasonable, as long as they are not illegal. The only employees who are not considered “at-will” employees are certain government officials, those who have employment c...

 Federal and state laws give employees and job applicants in Ohio many rights to demand fair pay and equal treatment. Those same laws, like the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, also require employers to respect workers’ rights. HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED A CINCINNATI EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY? Too often, employers violate these laws. The result is that employees do not get paid for all the hours they work or don’t get paid overtime for all hours worked over 40 hours per week. They suffer from abuse, discrimination, and harassment. They get demoted or lose their jobs for reasons that have nothing to do with their own performance or the financial circumstances of the company. Some are even placed in physical danger from bullying and assaults. When such things happen in southeast Ohio, it is time to consult with an employment lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio. Speaking with a Cincinnati employment attorney who knows the law ...

 Losing your job is never easy.  Ohio is an at-will state but it is important to understand that there are several reasons for termination that may be unlawful. As wrongful termination attorneys in Cincinnati, Ohio, we protect workers from losing their jobs due to discrimination, retaliation and hostile work environments that are so threatening or harmful that they feel forced to quit. It is important to note that a hostile work environment must be based on a protected class, like age, race, gender, religion, disability, pregnancy, etc. Laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act exists to ensure employees are treated fairly and lawfully. Employers cannot have discriminatory motives for taking what courts call adverse employment actions. Firing an employee is the ultimate adverse employment action. That action becomes illegal when it is taken because managers or coworkers are biased against the fired perso...