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You know your time is coming. Your boss has been applying rules a lot more rigid than she normally does. Or worse – they’re giving you side-eye while you work. Many times, workers can see the warning signs and can tell their employment is coming to an end. Corporate America has built this myth of […]

Do You Have to Give Two Weeks’ Notice? One thing that many younger workers have come to realize as they gain experience in the workforce is how much better their parents had it than they do. One common piece of advice given by baby boomers to their millennial children is to give a two weeks’ […]

Short Answer: Probably not. Yet. According to the World Health Organization, 15% of working-age adults suffer from a mental health disorder and 12 billion working days are lost due to depression or anxiety every year, costing $1 trillion in productivity. Fifty years ago, most states only provided mental health compensation for psychological injuries caused directly […]

While most Ohio employers understand the importance and virtue of their workers filing a workers’ compensation claim when they get injured at work, there are still some holdout employers who fear the workers’ compensation system and beg their employees not to file claims when they get hurt. Not filing these claims is a tragic mistake […]

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. […]