Cassidy is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice Group, practicing at the Bricker Graydon downtown Cincinnati office.
Cassidy joins the firm after receiving her JD from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. During her ...
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a decision ruling that employers violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when they require employees to attend captive audience meetings. While the decision was not entirely unexpected in light of previous memoranda from the General Counsel for the NLRB, the decision ...
The Supreme Court of the United States opened up the new term on October 7, 2024. The Court is currently slated to address 40 cases this term. Oral arguments will be heard for nine cases in October and an additional seven in November. Decisions are expected to start rolling out as soon as June 2025. We will be paying close attention to the cases most ...
Dogs seem to be everywhere you go these days: whether it’s an outdoor restaurant, the hardware store, or your local brewery. While many may wish it were true, employers are not obligated to allow employees to bring an emotional support animal to work.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), a service animal is a dog trained to work ...
In a blink of an eye, summer is over and people everywhere are planning on changes in weather and time. Just a few short weeks ago, we were reminding you about considerations for the summer employment hours for minors. Now that school is fully back in session for high schoolers, employers need to make sure their teenage employees scale back on their ...
Summer is in full-swing and high schoolers everywhere are looking to fill their time until school starts up in the fall. For many, summer can be an opportunity to get a job and earn some extra cash. Unlike adult workers, there are several regulations employers must follow when employing anyone under the age of 18.
Work Permit: Work permits are not ...
In 2021, Ohio passed the Employment Law Uniformity Act (“Act”) with the goal of better aligning Ohio’s discrimination laws with federal laws such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). One of the biggest shifts to come from the Act was the change regarding personal ...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published its final Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process rule (Walkaround Rule), which takes effect May 31, 2024. The new Walkaround Rule expands employees’ rights to decide who represents them during OSHA inspections.
Out With the Old: The ...
Remote work continues to be a hot topic as employers are wrestling with the decision to bring employees back to the office or when an employee requests remote work as an ADA accommodation. As more employees are looking for exclusively remote positions, it is time to make sure you know where your employees are actually working.
What do you do if an ...
Earlier this month, the Department of Labor (DOL) finally published its long-awaited final rule on independent contractor classifications. The announcement unveiled a six-factor test for determining if a worker should be classified as an independent contractor or employee. The final rule is effective March 11, 2024.
The DOL’s 2024 ...
The holiday season is officially here! Companies across the state will be kickstarting festivities by gathering together for a fun night out. Drinks will be flowing and laughter will be filling the air, but now marijuana may be too. As everyone knows, Ohio voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana usage by adults who are at ...