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January 26, 2026 Insights

U.S. Department of Labor Rings in the New Year by Issuing Six New Opinion Letters

On Monday, January 5, 2026, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) issued six opinion letters addressing questions regarding calculating overtime…

January 13, 2026 Labor & Employment Law Navigator Blog

Ohio Minimum Wage Increased in 2026

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, Ohio’s minimum wage increased to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees. This change…

December 10, 2025 Labor & Employment Law Navigator Blog

Pay Transparency in Cleveland: Compliance Tips for Employers

Frantz Ward Associate Ben F. Kerns takes a close look at Cleveland’s new Pay Transparency Ordinance, which took effect on Monday, October 27, 2025. With…

December 4, 2025 Labor & Employment Law Navigator Blog

Ohio Tightens “Intoxication Statute,” Giving Employers a Stronger Defense Against Workers’ Compensation Claims

Misconduct of an employee, whether negligent or willful, is immaterial in applying the law of workers’ compensation, unless it occurs outside the course of employment…

November 12, 2025 Labor & Employment Law Navigator Blog

The EEOC Finally Has a Quorum: What Should Employers Expect?

Currently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is closed due to the federal government shut down. However, once the government reopens, it will likely be…

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