Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
By Kristen M. Kraus: On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law. The two main provisions of this
By Kristen M. Kraus: On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law. The two main provisions of this
There are many reasons why insurance companies deny a workers’ compensation claim. If your claim has been denied, it is critical that you retain the
By Kristen M Kraus – Partner As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss USERRA –
Ohio employers and employees alike often struggle to understand the concept of “age discrimination.” They wonder whether it means an employer can never take someone’s
By Richard N. Selby II Partner A significant number of my employment-related calls from prospective clients begin the same way: “I have been discharged, what
By Kristen M. Kraus Partner According to a recent article in the New York Times, older employees, even those of retirement age, are staying in
“Wrongful termination” refers to the unlawful termination of an employee. While a wrongful termination suit may be based on any one of many different possible
By Kristen M. Kraus Partner Many people feel that it is illegal to terminate an employee who missed work due to illness. While this may
Can Independent Contractors in Ohio Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits? The short answer is “DEPENDS”—the Ohio workers’ compensation system protects employees who are injured or contract
By Kristen M. Kraus – Partner Perhaps one of the most confusing and complex areas of employment law deals with the payment of overtime. Most
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