by Robert A. Klingler, Attorney
We’re in the 6th week of Ohio’s and Kentucky’s Stay at Home Orders, and we’re all feeling the effects of this new reality. It’s not easy for any of us, but some have been hit a lot harder than others. I’m getting a lot of calls from employees who’ve been laid off from their jobs, […]
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I’ve been reviewing my list of tasks and things I need to get done as a lawyer, and I see that most of them involve being physically present with people: Going to court for hearings or trials Conducting focus groups to prepare for trial Re-enacting scenes to prepare the case Having lunch with another lawyer […]
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed what is being called the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” on March 14, and the Senate is expected to take up the bill immediately. If it becomes law in its current form, the Act will provide some reassurance to working people that their financial security may not be destroyed […]
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The Coronavirus or “COVID-19” outbreak has many people worried, and for good reason. It is spreading rapidly and it may soon affect your community, your workplace, and your family. The last thing you want to worry about when the virus hits is what it might mean for your job. But it’s time to start thinking […]
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The “me too” movement already feels like old news, but it is in full swing and its repercussions have not yet been completely felt. What does this phenomenon mean for employment law, and for employees specifically? One thing is certain—there is a new openness and sensitivity to the claims of women who have been assaulted, […]
read moreSexual harassment is prevalent in middle schools, high schools, and universities around the nation. Almost half of surveyed students in grades 7 to 12 (from the 2010-2011 school year) experienced some form of sexual harassment at school, and 87 percent said it had a negative effect on them, reports the American Association of University Women […]
read moreModern medicine and technology are allowing humans to live longer, healthier lives. The result is the number of workers remaining in the workforce into their older years is on the rise. In December 2013, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that by the year 2022, 31.9% of workers ages 65-74, traditional retirement age, will still […]
read moreSocial media has become an integral part of how we interact in a rapidly evolving modern society. Facebook, the largest of the social media platforms, had 1.71 billion monthly active users as of the second quarter of 2016. Other social media sites, such as Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, to name just a few, also boast […]
read moreThe American with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides disabled individuals with legal protections from being discriminated against in the workplace. If your employer ignores your rights, you could be entitled to compensation under this law.
read moreThe Women’s Rights Movement began long ago in 1848, but women’s rights are still yet to be fully realized in the United States. Women continue to deal with discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Many have fewer opportunities simply because of their gender, and a good portion of the female workforce still earns lower wages […]
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