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A former housekeeper for Clarion Hotels has filed a class action lawsuit taking aim at Clarion Hotels’ overtime policy. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and many state laws prohibit employers from paying less than time-and-a-half to employees that work over 40 hours per week. The complaint, filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleges…

Some Ohio workers may be subject to what is referred to as subtle harassment. Actions may include making too much or not enough eye contact. Simply glancing too many times in a person’s direction or the way that someone looks at a colleague could also be considered discrimination or harassment. While it can be hard…

CBS, Charlie Rose and Charlie Rose Inc. have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by three former CBS employees. The three female employees alleged Charlie Rose made unwanted sexual advances against them. Two of the employees were fired after coming forward about the misconduct. The employees also claim the company knew about the…

We are excited to announce that Nilges Draher has opened a second office in Cleveland, Ohio! Thanks to the hard work of Attorney Christopher Lalak, Nilges Draher now has an office in Cleveland’s Terminal Tower. We are looking forward to being able to provide additional convenience to our clients in the Cleveland and surrounding areas….

Women in Ohio and across the country run the risk of facing workplace discrimination whether they work at a small business or at a major corporation. In one prominent example, a group of former female employees of Nike sued the sports gear manufacturer, accusing it of promoting an environment of systematic discrimination against women on…

Employees of Coca-Cola Refreshments USA Inc. filed charges against their employer alleging that the company did not provide appropriate accommodations for employees who return from disability-related absences. Not only did Coke Refreshments agree to compensate the employees, it has agreed to update its accommodations policies and procedures as well as provide financial support to entities…

Earlier this month, members of the Nilges Draher staff donated blood as part of our Community Outreach Initiative. In addition, Nilges Draher will be donating $1 for every new like on our Facebook page during the month of August. The American Red Cross does more than blood donations, however. They also help with disaster relief…

Employers in Ohio and around the country are prohibited from discriminating against older workers by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, but labor advocates say that the landmark law’s provisions have been weakened over time by the courts. A study conducted recently by the AARP reveals that the overwhelming majority of older Americans…

On August 7, 2018, Missouri voters rejected a right-to-work law that the former governor signed in 2017. While laws vary from state-to-state, right-to-work laws generally ban provisions in collective bargaining agreements requiring employees to join a union or pay dues as a condition of employment. However, some state laws do require employees to pay certain…

The United Parcel Service was found to be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act for a policy discriminating against temporarily disabled workers. This ruling, which came down on July 27, could have ramifications in Ohio as UPS is a nationwide company. The lawsuit involved a driver who had suffered a stroke. Rather than retire or…