Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Common Summer Motorcycle Accident Hazards
While motorcycle collisions can be serious during the winter months in Columbus due to hazardous road conditions like ice and snow, summer also brings certain driving hazards for bikers. Although summer weather in Ohio does not typically result in problems like low visibility or slick roads, there are other dangers that can result in… Read More »
Are Independent Contractors Required To Be Paid Overtime Wages Under Ohio Law?
While it is true that Ohio law does not require independent contractors to be paid overtime wages but does require employees to be paid overtime wages, the answer in practice is not always that clear. Employers can mistakenly misclassify employees as 1099 independent contractors causing those workers to miss out on properly being paid… Read More »
Common FLSA Violations In Columbus
Much too often, employees in Columbus, Ohio are not paid fairly by their employers, and employers violate their rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). For employees who are not salaried, it is critical to understand rights under the FLSA and to be able to recognize common violations of the FLSA. If you… Read More »
Wrongful Death And Survival Claims In Ohio: What Is The Difference?
The loss of a loved one is devastating under any circumstances, and even more so when someone you love dies as a result of another party’s negligent behavior or wrongful act. After a death caused by an intentional act of violence or negligent behavior, the surviving family members of the deceased may be eligible… Read More »
Common Overtime Violations
Employees who are non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must be paid an overtime rate for any hours they work beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. What this means is that the employee must be paid at one and one-half times his or her regular rate of pay for each hour of overtime… Read More »
Common Causes Of Car Accidents In Columbus
Sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle collision in Ohio is devastating, especially when the injuries are severe enough to require immediate medical attention and to prevent a person from returning to his or her job immediately. In the weeks and months following a car accident in the Columbus area, it will be important to… Read More »
Day Rate Pay Violations
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires non-exempt workers to be paid a minimum wage, and to be compensated for overtime hours worked at the pay rate of one and one-half times the regular pay rate for every hour worked beyond the forty hour workweek. Oftentimes, workers who are paid a day rate suffer… Read More »
What Is The Timeline For A Columbus Car Accident Claim?
After a motor vehicle collision in Columbus, it can be difficult to think about devoting time and energy to a car accident claim. Yet filing a claim with your insurance or filing a lawsuit is often essential to obtaining compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other losses associated with the crash. Given that… Read More »
Tipping Violations
If you receive a portion of your pay through tips, you may be a tipped employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). When a person works as a tipped employee, it is critical to understand worker rights under the FLSA, including rights to a minimum wage and rights to overtime pay. The FLSA… Read More »
What Is A Wage And Hour Violation?
Understanding wage and hour law in Ohio can be complicated. Many wage and hour issues in employment are governed by federal law, particularly the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Yet there are also some Ohio laws that provide employees with more benefits than federal law, including minimum wage. Employers in Ohio must abide by… Read More »
