What Qualifies as a Work-Related Illness?

November 13, 2025 No Comments

A work-related illness can have lasting effects on your health, career, and financial stability. Many workers are surprised to learn that illness caused by workplace

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Do You Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?

October 15, 2025 No Comments

In 2023, the private industry reported 2.6 million workplace injuries and illnesses, a number similar to the 2.8 million reported in 2022. Labor unions believe

Can You Be Fired For Making a Workers’ Comp Claim?

May 27, 2025 No Comments

“Can I legally be fired for filing a Workers’ Compensation claim?” No. Someone gets their arm yanked from their socket on the assembly line –

3 Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

April 14, 2025 No Comments

“Look out!” your coworker yells as the loaded pallet falls towards you. You feel a sharp pain as it lands on your leg, and your

Non-Compete Agreements: Going the Way of the Dodo Bird?

December 28, 2023 No Comments

For decades, more and more companies have required their employees to enter into contracts that hamper their employees’ ability to make a living after leaving

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Temp Work: What Are the Pros and Cons Compared to Permanent Employment?

December 7, 2023 No Comments

More and more today, corporations are turning to temporary employment agencies to fill their short and even long-term needs. The law has struggled to keep

I Quit!: When Does the Right to Temporary Total Benefits End?

November 20, 2023 No Comments

In Ohio, when workers suffer a work injury, they are given temporary total benefits to make up for the loss of income. This benefit has

A Huge Raise From the Biden Administration is Coming for Many Salaried Workers

September 29, 2023 No Comments

Employers hate paying overtime. They hate having to pay time and a half to their workers. And many of them will do anything they can

Employer Red Flags: Signs of a Bad Work Environment

September 3, 2023 No Comments

Ohio is chocked full of good employers that care for and take care of their employees. That said, there are always a few bad apples

Understanding Wrongful Termination in Ohio

September 2, 2023 No Comments

Most people believe that an employer must have a good reason to terminate their employment. This is wrong. The protection a worker has varies significantly