Ruling on OSHA Vaccine Mandate Suggests Supreme Court Would Likely Strike Measure Down in Next Review
- January 13, 2022 | By Matthew M. Ries | Business & Employment, COVID-19
The reasoning expressed by the majority in the OSHA case suggests how the Court would likely rule if the measure is presented again.
New Grant Programs Provide $155 Million to Ohio Businesses
- June 29, 2021 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted on Friday announced the launch of four grant programs to help small and medium-sized businesses recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Consider These Moves to Maintain a Lid on Workers’ Comp Costs
- May 19, 2021 | By Martin J. Boetcher | Business & Employment
In today’s business environment, employers face ever-rising expenses, including the cost of Ohio workers’ compensation premiums. Here are six practical steps Ohio employers can take to keep their premiums down.
Good Planning Limits Mistakes During Startup
- April 5, 2021 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
(This blog was updated in April 2021.) The startup of a new business is likely to involve some mistakes along the way. But good planning and a good understanding of what is involved can help you avoid as many of…
Planning Preserves Relationships, Wealth For Family Businesses
- March 16, 2021 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment, Estate Planning
Succession planning is a subject every family owned business must consider.
Honesty Fosters Good Banking During Bad Times
- March 8, 2021 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment
Having a strong relationship with your banker is critical. Here are three general guidelines for enhancing and preserving one of the most important relationships in your business.
Youngstown Lawyer Achieves Workers’ Compensation Specialist Designation
- January 4, 2021 | Business & Employment, News
Martin J. Boetcher, a partner at Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd., recently achieved board certification by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in workers’ compensation law. Boetcher’s practice includes representing employers and companies involved in workers’ compensation and…
Can Ohio Employers Require Their Employees to Receive a COVID Vaccination?
- December 21, 2020 | By Martin J. Boetcher | Business & Employment, COVID-19
Ohio employers can indeed require their employees to receive a COVID vaccination. There are some exceptions, however.
2 Ohio Business Relief Programs Merit a Close Look
- October 29, 2020 | By Shawna L. L'Italien | Business & Employment, COVID-19
On October 23rd, Ohio Governor DeWine announced the creation of two small business relief programs designed to provide relief to Ohio businesses that have been negatively affected by COVID-19: The Small Business Relief Grant The Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund…
Discrimination Against Gay or Transgender Employees Violates Federal Law, U.S. Supreme Court Rules
- June 16, 2020 | By Martin J. Boetcher | Business & Employment
HHM employment lawyer Martin Boetcher outlines the U.S. Supreme Court decision which finds that discrimination against gay and transgender people in employment violates federal law.