The 2026 Employee Handbook: Protecting Your Organization in a Social Media & AI World
Executive Summary: Why Your Handbook is Your Most Critical Legal Defense Operating a small business or nonprofit in Ohio requires more than just good intentions. As we navigate the complex legal landscape of 2026 and beyond, your employee handbook has evolved from a standard HR document into your organization’s most significant legal defense. Whether facing […]
Salary vs. Hourly: A Comprehensive Guide to FLSA Exemptions for Growing Businesses and Nonprofits
Scaling your team is an exciting milestone for many of the entrepreneurs and founders MSN Law Office serves. As you navigate the complexities of FLSA compliance for growing businesses in Ohio, remember that scaling also brings heightened legal risks. As legal counsel for Ohio businesses and nonprofits, I see many of our growing business and […]
The “Integral” Trap: Independent Contractor Misclassification Risks for Ohio Businesses and Nonprofits
In 2026, scaling a business or expanding a nonprofit requires operational agility. For serious entrepreneurs, landing that next level of growth is an exhilarating milestone. However, if your strategy for fulfilling your core services relies heavily on a network of independent contractors, you could be facing severe independent contractor misclassification risks that may be jeopardizing […]
Pay Transparency Laws 2026: What Columbus, Ohio Employers Need to Know
Pay transparency is rapidly becoming a mandatory compliance issue for businesses across the country. More than just a moral imperative, pay transparency laws are taking effect that mandate salary range disclosure and require employers to be more open about compensation. For our small business and nonprofit clients with employees, understanding these changes is critical to […]
Ohio’s New Employment Law Uniformity Act
In the midst of an ongoing pandemic and all of the questions it’s raised for employers, especially small business employers,* you may have missed a new Ohio employment law that’s about to take effect. The governor recently signed the Employment Law Uniformity Act into law. As an employer, what do you need to know about this […]
