The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is implementing changes intended to make it easier and more convenient to obtain unemployment benefits. On August 22, 2019, the UIA will update its customer contact center using the leading phone technology to provide greater efficiency and more contact options. For both employers and individuals using the UIA’s system, this
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Funeral Home and Former Employee Sued for Trade Secret Misappropriation
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Posted in Trade Secrets
An Ohio funeral home sued another funeral home and its former employee for alleged trade secret misappropriation. The plaintiff is also suing for defamation and tortious interference with its business expectancies.
As to the trade secret claim, reporting from the Tribune Chronicle, by Renee Fox, indicates the plaintiff funeral home alleges its client list meets…
EEOC Data Shows Increase in Sex Harassment Claims
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Posted in Sexual Harassment
At the beginning of 2018, we advised our business clients to expect sexual harassment claims to increase. This advice was in response to various high profile sexual harassment claims and the #MeToo Movement against sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace.
Consistent with these predictions, it was reported on 9/17/2018 by Chris Opfer for…