Employers do not need a reason to terminate an employee in an at-will employment state like Ohio. They can fire employees at will. However, as an employer, you should know how to appropriately terminate an employee so they cannot make unreasonable claims against you....
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What should you do if an employee has a discrimination complaint?
Even with all the policies and procedures in place to protect yourself and your employees against discrimination, complaints can still happen. Sometimes they’re justified and other times they aren’t. Either way, they always need proper investigation. This means...
How to avoid disputes in your business: 4 tips
You may get into a disagreement with a party in your business. This may be employees, partners, shareholders, suppliers or customers. Business disputes are expensive, and not solving them may lead to losses and potential lawsuits, which can affect your company's...
What are Ohio’s laws regarding employee surveillance?
If you own an Ohio business or are employed by one, it is a good idea to understand our state’s surveillance laws. Also, when there are no state-specific laws on the books, it defaults to federal surveillance and wiretapping laws. Ready to learn more about workplace...
Do you have a civil case against a rival company?
You’ve worked tirelessly for years to establish your company and brand. The corporate world can be ruthless but you’ve always tried to compete fairly with rival companies. Unfortunately, this has not been reciprocated and your rivals are resorting to unfair tactics....
When is a social media post considered defamatory?
These days, the fastest and often most powerful way to destroy someone’s reputation is by posting something negative or embarrassing about them on social media. Anyone can say virtually anything about another person whether it’s true or not. Social media sites...
Can you “take the Fifth” in a civil case?
Most people know that under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, people cannot be required to say anything to authorities or in court that would implicate them in a crime. That means if they’re on trial, they don’t have to be called to testify. What they may...
Do you understand the elements of insurance fraud?
Insurance agencies take their financial and business interests seriously. So much so that they devote a lot of time and resources to investigating claims before making compensation. Unfortunately, insurance fraud remains one of the major challenges insurance companies...
Does a worker get compensation for commuting injuries?
There are millions of car accidents in the United States every year, leading to tens of thousands of fatal accidents and hundreds of thousands of injuries. In this sense, one of the most dangerous things that a worker will ever do is simply driving through their daily...
Understanding the ramifications of pregnancy discrimination
As a business owner, you are continually balancing between extremes. You want to provide the best client experience possible while taking in the highest profit possible. You endeavor to support your team and see them flourish personally and professionally, and you...