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Monthly Archives: November 2012

How Do Appeals Work in Immigration Cases?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by LRS Director

There are a variety of different types of appeals that can be taken in immigration cases when the individual involved receives a decision with which they disagree. Continue reading →

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What happens after my immigration appeal is filed?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by LRS Director

Once the notice of appeal is filed, the case and most, if not all, of the information from the case is transferred to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Continue reading →

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What is an ‘Illegal Alien’?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by LRS Director

The term illegal alien refers to two different things: An actual, legal term of art and an overly generic and pejorative slang term.
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Should My Employer Pay Me Overtime for Holiday or Weekend Work?

Posted on November 23, 2012 by LRS Director

The Fair Labor Standards Act generally requires that employees covered by the act who are “non-exempt” must receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek at a rate of pay not less than one and one-half time their regular rate of pay. Continue reading →

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Can My Employer Enforce A Non-Compete Agreement?

Posted on November 21, 2012 by LRS Director

Reasonable non-compete agreements are enforceable in Ohio. Continue reading →

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What Constitutes Workplace Discrimination?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by LRS Director

Federal and state laws prohibit an employer from taking adverse employment action against an employee because of their age (if they are 40 or older), gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, religion, or disability. Continue reading →

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I Think I Am Being Sexually Harassed at Work. What Should I Do?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by LRS Director

Tell your supervisor, your human resources department, or another supervisor or manager in the company. It is best to notify the employer in writing and keep a copy of your complaint. Continue reading →

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What Is The Family Medical Leave Act?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by LRS Director

The FMLA allows you to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specific reasons. Continue reading →

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What Is COBRA?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by LRS Director

COBRA is a federal law that provides former employees, retirees, spouses, former spouses, and dependent children the right to continuation of health coverage for a period of at least 18 months. Continue reading →

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If My Application For Unemployment Benefits Is Denied, What Should I Do?

Posted on November 9, 2012 by LRS Director

If your unemployment benefits application is denied, you have the right to file an appeal. Continue reading →

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