Employment Law Report

What’s your social media of choice? Are you into the short form videos on TikTok, or would you rather just post a picture on Instagram? Maybe you prefer old reliable Facebook to keep you informed of what’s happening in your loved ones’ lives. Regardless of your preferred platform, it’s no secret the widespread use and popularity of social ...

Summer finally arrived with a vengeance in Ohio this month with excessive heat warnings issued throughout the state. It’s easy to combat the misery of heat and humidity if you can float in a pool or relax in the shade, perhaps with a summer drink in hand. However, summertime heat and humidity can be far less enjoyable and even very dangerous for ...

Written by: Tyson Gorman with assistance from Bradley Simpson, Wyatt Summer Associate

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently issued its final rule and interpretive guidance concerning the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”).  Barring undue hardship on an entity’s business operations, the PWFA requires ...

Written by: Tyson Gorman with assistance from Lilly Gullett, Wyatt Summer Associate

In the 2024 legislative session, the Kentucky General Assembly passed a law shortening the permissible period for filing wage and hour claims under the Kentucky Wage and Hour Act (KWHA), discrimination claims under the Kentucky Civil Rights Act (KCRA), and ...

Written by: Tyson Gorman with assistance from Robbie DeWeese, Wyatt Summer Associate

On March 31, 2024, Kentucky became the 38^th state to legalize medical marijuana[1] after Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 into effect (however, Kentucky has not (yet) gone as far as 21 other states which also allow recreational marijuana). With this ...