As with most major spectator sports, national elections tend to draw commentary from everyone. With social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and even Instagram, Americans have more options than ever to comment on the campaigns and show support for their chosen candidate. With both major parties' conventions wrapping up toward the end of last month [...]
Congratulations to FDAR attorneys Benjamin S. Albrecht, Daniel T. Downey, and Marc A. Fishel who were named in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America! This year’s esteemed distinction, based on peer reviews and recommendations from leading lawyers in each field, recognizes approximately 5 percent of practicing lawyers in the United States. And, [...]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that it will resume issuing charge closure documents also known as Notices of Right to Sue or Right to Sue Letters. The EEOC is the first stop for claims of discrimination with respect to age, disability status, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy status, race, religion, and sex. [...]
The Ohio General Assembly has made critical amendments to R.C. 124.393, the statute which authorizes an appointing authority to implement mandatory cost savings programs in the event of a fiscal emergency. The amendments were included in Senate Bill 310, which was a bill mainly authorizing the distribution of $350 million in federal funds under the [...]
On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued an executive order and three executive memoranda providing additional COVID-19 relief to individuals and businesses. Included in the orders were renter and homeowner eviction protection, unemployment compensation assistance, deferral of payroll tax obligations, and student loan payment relief. Of particular importance to employers, one of the orders issued [...]
