Ohio Small Business Employment Law Thresholds: Avoid Liability as You Scale
TLDR In Ohio, significant employment law triggers begin at 4 employees (Ohio Civil Rights Act), with additional federal mandates at 15 employees (Title VII, ADA), 20 employees (ADEA), and 50 employees (FMLA). Executive Summary You’ve survived the early startup phase, secured your first clients or grants, and built a tight-knit core team. In the beginning, […]
Legal Risks of Hiring Your First Full-Time Employee: A Compliance Guide
Executive Summary for Small Business Owners and Nonprofit Directors: Hiring your first full-time employee requires shifting from ad hoc operating habits to formal payroll and compliance structures. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the default status for employees is “non-exempt,” meaning they are entitled to overtime pay unless specific duties and salary tests are […]
