The Law Library Staff prepares "Research Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs) for the convenience of our users to provide access to a variety of sources addressing particular points of law. These are general legal information sources, and are not to be construed as a substitute for personal legal advice from an attorney. Please seek legal counsel to help you determine the applicability of any of the information in these resources to your specific situation. The Law Library makes no recommendation as to whether you should purchase any services offered by the websites contained in this FAQ.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON EMPLOYMENT LAW
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Ohio Labor Law statutes: Ohio Revised Code Title 41
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National Conference of State Legislatures: Labor and Employment Law Information
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To find a lawyer in Ohio specializing in employment law: Findlaw Directory
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Ohio Labor And Employment: Find lawyers and law firms by city or county: Lawyers.com
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United States Department of Labor: Information on wages and hours, workplace safety, retirement and health benefits, layoff resources, disability resources and more.
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American Bar Association articles on employment law topics, including sexual harassment and privacy in cyberspace.
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For a website with information on employment law issues, including family & medical leave, covenants not to compete, discrimination and other issues, as well as links to more employment law resources see: Fortney & Klingshirn Employment Law Resources. Fortney & Klingshirn is a law firm in Akron, Ohio. The Cleveland Law Library makes no recommendation as to whether you should hire this firm for legal representation. The Fortney & Klingshirn website also contains a link to ask an employment lawyer a question. See: myemploymentlawyer.com
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Legal Information Institute: Law About Employment: Topics include collective bargaining, employment discrimination, unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, workplace safety, and pensions. Provides text discussion and links to federal statutes.
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Plant Closure and Layoff Notices (LSC Members’ Brief)
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Employment-At-Will and Wrongful Discharge in Ohio (LSC Members’ Brief)
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Recommended Books available at the Law Library:
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Ohio Employment Practices Law. Baldwin's Ohio Handbook Series. Cleveland, Ohio: West Group, Annual. KFO334 .S54Sautter, M. G.
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Employment in Ohio: A Guide To Employment Law, Regulations, and Practices. 3rd ed. Carlsbad, Calif.: LEXIS Law Pub., c1997. Ref KFO331 .S28
SEVERANCE PAY
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Findlaw: Losing a Job: Information on warnings required before layoffs, severance pay, wrongful termination, noncompetition agreements and unemployment benefits.
EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
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To file a charge with a government agency for employment discrimination contact: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (federal agency) or Ohio Civil Rights Commission.
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Legal Information Institute: Employment Discrimination: Text discussion and links to federal statutes.
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Qui Tam Explained
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Workplace Privacy: Includes information on discrimination, drug testing and whistleblowing.
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Neighborhood Legal Services Selected ADA Cases: Contains selected Americans with Disabilities Act cases decided by federal courts, organized by circuit.
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Findlaw: Employment Discrimination
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Whistleblower.org: The Government Accountability Project defends whistleblowers. Their website has information on corporate accountability, environmental issues, nuclear oversight and food and drug safety.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
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For information on this topic, please see our FAQ on Workers' Compensation Law.
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For information on workers' compensation, including how to apply for workers' compensation benefits, information for businesses and medical providers, link to: Workers' Compensation.
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For information on workers' compensation appeals see: Industrial Commission
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A commercial site, which contains statutes, rules, forms and FAQs. Workerscompensation.com
WAGES, HOURS AND LEAVE
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Breaks And Meal Periods: See U.S. Department of Labor Article
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Wages and hours: For entities grossing over $500,000 a year or involved in interstate commerce see U.S. Department of Commerce, Wage and Hour Division. Otherwise, see Ohio Department of Commerce: Division of Labor and Worker Safety: Wage and Hour Division, which administers and enforces Ohio's Minimum Wage Laws, Ohio's Minor Labor Law, and Ohio's Prevailing Wage Law. (Click tab for Sections to find Wage and Hour).
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50 State Minimum Wage Map: From the U.S. Department of Labor.Family and Medical Leave Act: Ohio State Bar Association - Law You Can Use:
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Family and Medical Leave: Rights and Responsibilities.
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Findlaw: Wages and Benefits
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Findlaw: Family and Medical Leave Act
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
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For information on unemployment compensation see: Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.
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For unemployment compensation appeals see: Unemployment Compensation Review Commission.
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Findlaw: Losing a Job: Information on warnings required before layoffs, severance pay, wrongful termination, noncompetition agreements and unemployment benefits.