Ohio recognizes public policy tort for workers compensation retaliation in limited circumstances
Ohio has a specific statute against workers’ compensation retaliation— R.C. 4123.90 . It prohibits an employer from retaliating against an e...
EEOC and employers differ on the use of neutral maximum leave of absence policies
By Jon Hyman
As I reported earlier this week , yesterday the EEOC held a public meeting on the use of leave as a reasonable accommodation . Opinions diff...
A love letter to Connecticut (or, a modest proposal to bring jobs to Ohio)
By Jon Hyman
Dear Connecticut, I read on the Connecticut Employment Law Blog that your state legislature passed its controversial paid sick leave bill...
Class actions: the smaller you are, the bigger the risk
By Jon Hyman
At some point in the next several weeks, the Supreme Court will deliver its long-awaited opinion in Dukes v. Wal-Mart . Recall that Dukes w...
EEOC to consider the use of leave as a reasonable accommodation
By Jon Hyman
I have previously discussed how the ADA may require that employers provide unpaid leaves of absence to disabled employees of more than 12 we...