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Ohio Department of Health’s Stay at Home Order Summary for Businesses

On Sunday, March 22, 2020, the Director of the Ohio Department of Health, Amy Acton, M.D., under the direction of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, issued an order requiring all Ohio…

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Resources for Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

On March 15, 2020, Ohio Governor DeWine announced several measures to assist employers affected by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, including easing unemployment compensation benefit restrictions, a liquor buy-back program for…

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Coronavirus Leave Provisions

On Wednesday, March 18, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) to provide emergency assistance for those affected by the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. The Act…

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What Employers Need to Know about COVID-19

With COVID-19 in the headlines across the globe and the World Health Organization declaring the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern, ” employer preparation is key before the…

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An Overview of Emerging Trends in the Law on Restrictive Covenants & Practical Tips for Drafting Enforceable Non-Competition Agreements

Download Now Wegman Hessler specializes in business law for business leaders, applying legal discipline to solve business problems to help business owners run smarter. For more than 50 years, this Cleveland…

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Start the New Year Right: Review Your Workplace Policies and Procedures

It’s been over 30 years since the United States Supreme Court determined in Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson, 477 U.S. 57 (1986) that sexual harassment constitutes unlawful discrimination under Title…

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U.S. DOL Changes Overtime Regulations

On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its final rules changing the current overtime pay regulations. Effective December 1, 2016, the new DOL rule updates the…

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