The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (OBWC) has made the following announcement regarding changes to the email mailbox from which employers will be receiving their statements. It is important for employers to receive their statements as payment to the BWC may affect coverage and other matters: Email Notices to Come From New Address Beginning August 2,…
Now is an especially tough time to find and retain quality employees. The competition for the best talent is fierce. Many employers are offering signing bonuses, higher salaries, better health insurance programs, richer retirement plans and other fringe benefits to attract employees. Another benefit employers should consider offering to their upper-level employees are restricted stock,…
On July 9, 2021, the Biden administration introduced an Executive Order (“EO”) directing the Federal Trade Commission(“FTC”) to consider “exercising the FTC’s statutory rule-making authority under the FTC Act to curtail the unfair use of non-compete clauses and other clauses or agreements that may unfairly limit worker mobility.” Non-compete agreements typically contain clauses that restrict…
The Dayton Business Journal has recognized Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work. We are focused on positive employee culture and serving our clients. Quantum Research sends out surveys to nominated companies’ employees to gauge staff engagement, team and manager effectiveness, and many workplace practices. Results are tallied, and…
The penalty for failure to file a partnership return will not be imposed if the partnership can show reasonable cause for failure to file a complete or timely return. Smaller partnerships (those with ten or fewer partners and who meet the other qualifications listed below) will not be subject to the penalty under this reasonable…
Governor Mike DeWine has signed legislation that repeals the Ohio sales tax on employment services that has affected businesses for more than three decades. The repeal provision goes into effect on October 1, 2021, and is part of Ohio’s Budget Bill, H.B. 110. The Ohio Revised Code had defined “employment services” as “providing or…
Many readers are likely familiar with non-compete agreements and understand they are valuable tools in retaining employees and preventing unfair competition. However, it’s equally true they can be overused and abused, and rolled out in unnecessary circumstances. For example, the practice of Jimmy John’s use of non-compete agreements precluding employees working for other sandwich shops…
Submitted by: L. Michael Bly, Esq., Chair Personal Injury Team At Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling, we have experienced litigators who can assist you following a personal injury accident, whether you are the injured party or caused the injuries. In the instances where you are the injured party, these five steps are critical to preserve…
Prenups are so unromantic – a sign of distrust, not love… Drawing up a Prenuptial Agreement together is a sign of incredible trust, and financial openness-you’re fooling yourself if you think you can achieve complete intimacy without it. -Suze Orman A Prenuptial Agreement is entered into by unmarried individuals in contemplation of marriage. The primary…
As part of PS&E’s ongoing effort to grow and enhance our community, we are pleased to share Jeff Senney has been appointed to the Park District Board by the Court of Common Pleas. Jeff will serve a three-year term starting in June. He will actively work with board members to establish policies, provide financial oversight, review…
