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Ohio Court Addresses Distinction Between Employees, Contractors

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was engaging in alleged fraud, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services began an employment audit of the company. A few months later, in March 2014, the auditor informed BNA’s accountant that she would be reclassifying as employees all BNA workers who had formerly been classified as independent contractors.

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WIRTW #349 (the “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, y’all” edition)

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With the end of the year drawing nigh, today’s post will be my last of 2014 (barring any hot-off-the-presses breaking news). via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog Do You Hear What I Hear? via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog Do You Hear What I Hear? I’ll see everyone back in 2015.

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Misclassification Alone Is Insufficient for Class Treatment

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Wage and hour class actions continue to be large thorns in the sides of many employers, and this recent decision serves as a good reminder of how critical it is for you to review your overtime policies, job descriptions, and exemption classifications. hours per day or an alternate work schedule that permits them to work 8.33

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Communication Surrounding Litigation: Loose Lips Sink Ships!

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Most employers are probably aware that communications with their attorneys for the purpose of obtaining legal advice are protected under the attorney-client and work-product privileges. The court ruled that Ryan would be required to testify about facts related to Jim’s case that were learned during his investigation.

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Going Against the Grain: Worker Fired After Unequal Pay Complaint

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Mariah learned that her brother, an Oakley Grain employee at the Pendleton facility, had received “harvest and safety bonuses.” Mac said that during the call, he told Jim he was going to lay off employees to save money after they finished an intake of corn. thodonal / iStock / Getty Images Plus. “Jim”

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Employee or Independent Contractor? Right to Control Is Key

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A continuing point of contention in employment law revolves around who is an employee versus who is an independent contractor. The issue seems to come up often in wage and hour cases and workers’ compensation or unemployment claims. Read on to see how the court analyzed the issue. Factual Background.

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WIRTW #358 (the “appreciation” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

Employee appreciation needs to be a year-round effort, not a one-off to-do to check off your corporate calendar. via The HR Capitalist, Kris Dunn In-House Counsel: Is Transgender Discrimination on Your Radar? — Here are some thoughts, from the archives, to make employee appreciation part of your corporate culture. Now What? —