In Bivens v. ZEP, Inc., the Sixth Circuit held that an employer is not liable under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (Title VII), for harassment by a customer unless the employer intended the harassment...more
8/19/2025
/ Best Practices ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Harassment ,
Hostile Environment ,
Retaliation ,
Split of Authority ,
Title VII
A recent $27 million jury verdict should put every employer, especially those in the hospitality, retail, and entertainment industries, on high alert: failing to properly screen and train employees can result in significant...more
8/5/2025
/ Background Checks ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Negligence ,
Negligent Hiring ,
Negligent Supervision ,
Risk Management ,
Workplace Violence ,
Wrongful Death
In its FY 2026 budget, Ohio quietly folded in a sweeping cybersecurity mandate that will require every “political subdivision” to have a cybersecurity program that aligns with recognized industry frameworks and adopt strict...more
7/25/2025
/ Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Framework ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Employee Training ,
Incident Response Plans ,
NIST ,
Public Safety ,
Ransomware ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
State and Local Government
With the November 7 passage of Issue 2, effective December 7, 2023, Ohioans will be able to purchase and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and grow marijuana plants in their home. Ohio is the 24th state to allow...more