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A recent court decision has affirmed that employees in Ohio are protected from being fired or disciplined for not following their employer’s religious beliefs. The Federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Amos v. Lampo Grp., LLC that a Tennessee-based employer could not fire an employee for refusing to conform to its religious views […]

The City of East Cleveland was found liable for failing to reasonably accommodate their former employee, Nathanial David Armstrong, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The Hurm Law Firm represented the Plaintiff, firefighter Nathanial David Armstrong, in his fight with the City of East Cleveland for fair treatment. Firefighter’s Struggle […]

Are you wondering what happens in a workers’ compensation hearing? Or asking if you really need an attorney to represent you? Having a skilled workers’ compensation lawyer is essential for navigating the complexities of your case. Here’s why a workers’ compensation lawyer can significantly impact the outcome of your hearing and help maximize your benefits: […]

Hurm Law Firm was recently highlighted in a televised news segment addressing the impact of legalized marijuana on workplace policies. Matthew T. Hurm, Esq. provided valuable insights on how businesses can navigate the complexities of marijuana legalization, balancing respect for employees’ legal rights while off the clock, and addressing what unemployment regulations should accommodate under […]

In a dispute between a Hurm Law Firm client and a Toledo, OH port facility in June 2024, a forceful blow was struck against discrimination at the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. The Commission’s original decision against a probable cause determination was reversed and the case was allowed to proceed in a pivotal turn of events. […]

Workers secured two massive victories on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with the Federal Trade Commission successfully voting to ban non-compete agreements, and simultaneously, the U.S. Department of Labor greatly expanded the number of salaried workers who are eligible for overtime. The Impact of Non-Compete Agreements The Federal Trade Commission estimates that 18% of the U.S. […]

Child labor laws are one of America’s great accomplishments in the last century. Prior to child labor laws, more than 18% of children between the ages of 10-15 worked according to the U.S. Census.  Many of them work dangerous jobs and were injured or maimed as a result. In 1938, after several attempts were overturned […]

It is important to realize that any and all injuries that happen at work or within the scope of your employment are eligible to be filed as workers’ compensation claims. That said, some injuries are more common than others. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s most recent report on occupational diseases and injuries states that the […]

What is FMLA? The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) allows a worker to take up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and/or medical reasons without the risk of losing your job. FMLA also protects your existing health insurance during the worker’s covered leave. FMLA leave is available for all workers at […]

Valid workers’ compensation claims are important to the injured worker because they provide the lost wages, payment for medical bills, and the support the injured worker needs to overcome the bad luck they suffered at work with the injury. Unfortunately, the Ohio Workers’ Compensation system is immensely complicated, and valid claims are rejected frequently for […]