Your Voice for Justice in Ohio Employment and Civil Rights Matters
Understanding your employment status isn’t just a matter of workplace curiosity—it can determine your job security, legal rights and the protections available to you if something goes wrong. Many Ohio employees assume they have no recourse if they’re fired unfairly, but the reality is more complex. Your employment classification directly impacts whether you can challenge a termination, seek compensation for…
Drug testing in the workplace can be a gray area for many employees. While maintaining a drug-free work environment is a legitimate concern for employers, it’s equally important for employees to know their rights and understand the legal boundaries of such policies. If you’ve been asked to undergo drug testing at work, understanding your rights under Ohio law and how…
Non-compete agreements are a common feature of employment contracts in Ohio, yet they often leave employees uncertain about their rights and future opportunities. These agreements, while designed to protect employers, can potentially restrict an employee’s ability to earn a living after leaving their job. Understanding how a non-compete agreement is enforced in Ohio is important for any employee who has…
When an employer asks an employee to sign a noncompete agreement, it’s understandable to feel apprehensive. This is especially true when such a request comes from a current employer, possibly years into one’s tenure. At Marshall Forman & Schlein LLC, we understand the complexities that accompany these agreements. Our goal is to help you navigate through the intricacies of your…
Reviewing your employment contract with an employment law attorney offers you the opportunity to not only ensure that you understand all of the terms and conditions in that contract but the chance to ensure that the contract is sound and ask questions about your ability to negotiate in some areas of the contract. What Information Do They Need? When having…
Employees are sometimes asked to sign written contracts or agreements at the beginning of their employment or even to sign a page out of their employee handbook without knowing just what they have agreed to and what the implications are in terms of their rights. It is also important to note that these contracts can be negotiable, and some employees…
You applied for a job you really wanted, and when you were given the job offer, you could not wait to get started. If the employer has come back since that time, though, and rescinded the offer, it can feel awfully unfair and leave you back at square one in your job search. At times like these, it is natural…
Social media is a great way to keep in touch with family and friends, but there are times when it can interfere with a person’s employment. Employers have a great deal of authority over their workers, which can leave an employee fearful that they will lose their job. However, employers cannot treat their employees unfairly or violate their rights. When…
Looking for a new job is difficult enough. The last thing you need is to get deceived by a job posting that seems amazing, but in reality is a scam. Learning that the new job you thought you had secured is not real can cause you to feel frustrated and dejected instead of the happiness you had felt not long…
When you work as a freelancer or independent contractor, it can be difficult to figure out what your rights are in terms of your employment. Independent contractors such as these tend to be excluded from the typical employer/employee relationship, but this is not always the case. If the case can be made that an employer-employee relationship exists, then the independent…