Monthly Archives: November 2020
Choosing an Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ohio
If you have a workplace dispute but are looking for a solution other than traditional litigation, you may be interested in exploring Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). ADR can save an employee time and money on their path to justice. One of the benefits to an ADR is it could result in the employee and… Read More »
4 Types of Employment Law Disputes
As an Ohio employee, you have rights. There are legal protections in place at the state and federal level. Even if you are not an employee but are a contract worker, you have established rights in certain employment situations. If you have a workplace dispute and are wondering what paths to justice are possible,… Read More »
NEW OVERTIME LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST HEALTHCARE VENTURES OF OHIO AND PEREGRINE HEALTH SERVICES FOR HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES
Coffman Legal’s Ohio FLSA Overtime Attorneys filed a Collective and Class Action Lawsuit against Healthcare Ventures of Ohio, LLC, Peregrine Health Services, Inc., Peregrine Health Services of Columbus, LLC , Peregrine Health Services of Cincinnati, LLC, and Peregrine Health Services of Edgerton, LLC for failing to compensate their hourly healthcare employees for overtime pay… Read More »
NEW OVERTIME LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST LHC GROUP, INC FOR FAILURE TO PAY TRAVEL TIME TO HOME HEALTH EMPLOYEES
Coffman Legal’s Ohio FLSA Overtime Attorneys filed a Collective and Class Action Lawsuit against LHC Group, Inc. for failing to compensate its home healthcare employees for time spent traveling between clients’ residences in the same workday. On July 30, 2020, the law firm of Coffman Legal, LLC filed a Collective and Class Action Complaint… Read More »
401(k) Plans Are Often a Workplace Benefit
A way to save for retirement, a 401(k) plan is offered by many Ohio employers as part of an overall benefit package. Essentially, it is an opportunity for employees to invest a percentage of their pre-tax income. This way, employees are not paying income tax on their retirement contributions until the money is taken… Read More »
Should I Be Receiving Overtime When I Work from Home?
More and more employees are working from home. Some employers are offering employees the ability to work from home for extended periods of time. Many online companies have even given their employees the option to work from home permanently. But now that working from home is becoming common and not an exception, it is… Read More »
NEW OVERTIME LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST OSU PHYSICIANS, INC. FOR HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES’ UNPAID WORK
Coffman Legal’s Ohio FLSA Overtime Attorneys filed a Collective and Class Action Lawsuit against OSU Physicians, Inc. for failing to compensate its healthcare employees for pre-shift work and interrupted meal breaks. On November 11, 2020, the law firm of Coffman Legal, LLC filed a Collective and Class Action Complaint against Defendant Ohio State University… Read More »
Past Substance Addiction and Discrimination
When an employee has an addiction issue or has a past history of destructive drug and alcohol use, they may be wondering if that information can be used against them by their employer. There are times when a worker is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) from discrimination in the workplace, but… Read More »
Strengthening Your Ohio Employment Claim
If you are an Ohio employee who is thinking about moving forward with a claim against your employer, there are ways to strengthen a claim. These may include documentation, research, and connecting with a seasoned Columbus employment attorney. Experienced employment lawyers know what you need to do and what timelines need to be followed… Read More »
