Employment Law/Workers' Compensation –Day Ketterer attorneys are actively engaged in all aspects of labor and employment law, including litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies such as the State Employment Relations Board, the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. We counsel our clients in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations; assist in drafting and administering personnel policies; represent clients in collective bargaining and labor arbitration; and advocate our clients' interests in the area of employment discrimination, workers' compensation, occupational health and safety and employee benefits.

LEGAL ALERT – OHIO PAID SICK DAYS BALLOT ISSUE

Because of the inaction of the Ohio General Assembly, the Ohioans for Healthy Families coalition has begun to seek the additional 120,683 signatures required to force the issue of Paid Sick Days to the ballot in the November election.  The proposed Ohio Healthy Families Act would enact Chapter 4114 of the Ohio Revised Code to require employers of more than 25 employees to provide employees working more than 30 hours with seven (7) paid sick days, that can be carried over from year to year.  In addition, employees working less than 30 hours would also be eligible to accrue prorated sick time.  Of critical concern for our private employer clients is language in the law that “employers may not reduce or eliminate any leave in existence at the time of the Act's enactment regardless of the type of such leave in order to comply with the Act.”  Furthermore, conflicting language and notice requirements between this proposed law and existing state and federal statues will cause additional administrative costs to handle associated paperwork for notices, leave verification and record retention.  To discuss actions you can take to help minimize the potential impact of this Act on your business, please contact Employment Law Practice Group Chair Jill C. McQueen at 330.458.2161, or at jcmcqueen@day-ketterer.com.

This notice is to inform business owners of potential changes within the State of Ohio and should not be considered as legal advice.  You should contact an attorney to discuss your specific situation as it relates to employment and labor issues.