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Last week, a lawsuit was filed against Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. for unpaid overtime. The Named Plaintiff is seeking unpaid overtime on behalf of himself and other yard switchers (drivers who move trailers to and from loading docks). The Named Plaintiff alleges that managers responded to the workers’ request for overtime pay by saying…

Under the terms of the Family Medical Leave Act, many workers in Ohio gain protection from job loss when they have serious health problems or must care for a close family member. To qualify, one must be employed full time for 12 months at the workplace. Once the employee takes medical leave, their employer cannot…

Northeast Ohio is home to some of the best haunted houses, but also some of the best pumpkin patches! If you are looking for something a little less scary, check out the list below of pumpkin patches to visit this fall. PUMPKIN PATCHES IN ASHLAND COUNTY Honey Haven Farm Fall Festival 1327 County Road 1475,…

As many know, October is breast cancer awareness month. Nilges Draher LLC has decided to take this month to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). For every new like on the Nilges Draher Facebook page, we will donate $1 to BCRF. We chose BCRF because they are the top-rated breast cancer organization in the…

Ghosts and pumpkins and bats, oh my! With Halloween only a few weeks away, many people will be heading to haunted houses. Below is a list of some of the top locations in Northeast Ohio! Spooky Ranch at the Rockin’ R Ranch Where: 19066 East River Rd (SR 252), Columbia Station, OH 44028 What: Haunted…

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit on September 26, 2018 alleging that Bath & Body Works refused to consider a reasonable accommodation request made by an employee and then discharged her because of her disability. Bath & Body Works is a national retail chain that sells bath and beauty products. The EEOC…

Fall has to be one of my favorite seasons. While everyone else is wishing for a few more days of summer, I am counting down the days until the leaves start changing colors and the temperature begins to cool. With the coming of a new season, however, comes a new set of safety concerns. Here…

Age discrimination might sneak up gradually on employees in Ohio. For this reason, AARP has published information about ageism in the workplace to help people recognize the warning signs. The organization advocates for older people, and one of its senior attorneys recommends that people document changes in treatment at work as soon as they notice…

Post-traumatic stress disorder should not be taken lightly. This mental health issue can be debilitating for you. If you want to continue to work and support you and your family, your employer cannot stop you. The law protects you from discrimination due to PTSD. Of course, your employer does not have to keep you on…

Mark Steines, former co-host of the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family, filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the network and parent company, Crown Media, fired him after he reported on-the-job sexual harassment and verbal abuse. Steines was let go in May 2018 after making several complaints that the show’s executive producer harassed and abused producers on the…