Category: Labor and Employment Law

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Workplace laws are vitally important to understand and use to protect yourself and your friends at work. Employment Laws Apply to Everyone Employment laws include the following protections: Workers’ Compensation If you are injured at work, workers’ compensation laws provide you with lost wages, pay for all your medical services and provide you a lump […]

Back on January 21, 2021, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 308. The bill intended to cover first responders who suffer post traumatic stress disorder injuries in the course of their employment.  The bill created a fund for public employers to contribute to fund these benefits for first responders. The bill was passed over ten months […]

Ohio first responders always rush to the scene when someone is in trouble, but certain Ohio Senators refuse to return the favor. These state senators are making countless Ohio first responders wait months before allowing a vote on PTSD coverage for them under the state’s workers’ compensation system. On February 12, 2020, the Ohio House passed […]