Archive: Author: James Hux

Are You Eligible for Severance?


Employees who have been laid off or let go might not be sure if they are entitled to severance pay. This can be a complicated question in some ways because of various rules that govern this benefit related to a termination or a layoff. Some industries experience the need for layoffs consistently, while other kinds […]

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Can I Sue My Employer If I Am Terminated for Something I Didn’t Do?


Wrongful termination cases can be complicated to adjudicate, and it can be hard to know as an employee what your rights are. Everyone assumes that their employer will not release them from employment based on an accusation or an incorrect investigation, but these things do happen. If you think that you have been terminated unfairly […]

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Ohio FLSA Overtime – What Employees Must Know


As of September of 2019, there have been changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) related to overtime pay in the state of Ohio. The new guidelines govern which employees can qualify for these benefits, and they apply to all employers in Ohio — covering salaried employees as well as hourly workers. For employees […]

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Coronavirus and Your Employment: Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 and the Workplace


Workers everywhere have had plenty of questions about COVID-19 and the workplace since the onset of the pandemic. Below, the team at Hux Law Firm has answers to the most common questions that employees often have. Can I refuse to come to work to avoid getting sick? Each employer must have specifically-stated expectations and guidelines […]

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Is It Legal to Discriminate Against LGBTQ Workers in Ohio?


Employment rights are always an important topic for those who own businesses. There are often complex laws surrounding discrimination that come into play when employees need to be released from a contract, fired, or hired. For businesses that are seeking to maintain a fair and legal employee hiring and disciplinary process, discrimination is a key […]

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What Qualifies as Workplace Harassment in Ohio?


As a dedicated employee who works hard every day, you shouldn’t be subjected to workplace harassment. Both federal and Ohio law prohibits many forms of this unlawful conduct, which falls under employment discrimination. Unfortunately, knowing what qualifies as harassment on the job can be challenging because your experience may not meet the legal standard needed […]

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What Is Workplace Retaliation?


Under Ohio and federal employment law, American workers have certain rights that their employers must respect. If violated, employees have to report these instances to be investigated. This is also the case if someone witnesses a coworker having their rights trampled.  But the reality is, many who are discriminated against or harassed at work won’t […]

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