Ohio enforces several laws to protect workers from unpaid wages. The majority of these state statutes appear in section 4111 of the Ohio Revised Code, which spells out requirements for employees to pay a minimum wage and to offer overtime pay to hourly employees who put in more than 40 hours of work during a […]
Before 2015, home care workers were excluded from the federal minimum wage and overtime protections provided by the Fair Labor and Standards Act. They are now covered by these laws, but the nature of their work and the services they provide are unlike the traditional “9 to 5” hours under which many other employees operate. […]
The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) offers three types of plans. Which is the best for you will depend on your circumstances and how involved you want to be in controlling how money put toward retirement and possible long-term disability is invested. Considerations to take include your age, whether you are married, whether you […]
All across the country, accident victims experience severe financial and material losses as a result of the injuries that they have suffered in a variety of different accidents. While it is true that many of the financial losses that accident victims incur involve the high costs of medical treatment, often the personal and financial consequences […]
No one intends to be bitten by a dog, but sometimes man’s best friend doesn’t know better or wasn’t properly raised to distinguish friend from foe. Maybe you unknowingly egged on the canine and a reflexive action on its part turned sour, and you’re left with a nasty bite. So, what do you do when […]
We all depend on transportation to get us to work, run errands, and more. For most of us, that means having a dependable vehicle that can get us from point A to point B. Unfortunately, vehicle repossession is a real threat for many families. If you wake up to discover that your vehicle has been […]
Divorce can be a life-shattering event, and many people don’t handle it well. When the divorce proceedings follow, you want to know you will be protected by a qualified and knowledgeable Calgary divorce lawyer. The right family law firm can tirelessly advocate for you and your children while in the courtroom. Never try to represent […]
Wage garnishments are no laughing matter. They can reduce your paychecks by hundreds of dollars each month, severely compromising your ability to pay rent, stay on top of other bills, and keep food on the table. You don’t have to accept a low quality of life just because a creditor has started garnishing your wages. […]
Marriage disputes are now a rising factor in the United States. While most people try to solve the disputes by negotiating, sometimes the disputes become serious in nature. And when it does, the matter reaches the court. That’s where all the complicated factors of a marriage dispute come in. The whole divorce filing procedure is […]
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