Downes Fishel Hass Kim LLP represents employers in private and public sector, business entities and individuals throughout Ohio. Attorneys of the firm have extensive experience in private and public sector labor relations, municipal law, business entities and litigation. Business Labor Relations Strategic business partners who take the time to understand our clients' business. learn more >> Litigation A proven record for delivering results for its clients in both state and federal court. learn more >> Public Sector Labor Relations Skilled advocates in the area of labor and employment law. learn more >> Municipal Law Representing all municipal officials and departments. learn more >> Workers’ Compensation Cases Help employers implement policies and training to reduce the likelihood of industrial accidents. learn more >>

July 08, 2010

Ohio Supreme Court Allows Limits on Maternity Leave

The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that it is not gender discrimination for an employer to deny maternity leave to a worker after approximately eight months of employment. The Court found that where a company employment policy requires a minimum term of service before any employee is eligible for leave, that policy is not direct evidence of sex discrimination under Ohio’s civil rights statutes as long as the policy is uniformly applied to all employees. Read More...

September 10, 2010

SERB Fact-Finding Conference 2010

Cheri B. Hass will be presenting on the topic of How to Prepare for the Fact Finding Hearing at the SERB Fact-Finding Conference 2010. This seminar will be held September 10, 2010 at the ODOT/ODPS Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio. Please contact SERB at Timothea.johnson@serb.state.oh.us for registration information.  Read More...

September 15, 2010

Ohio Government Finance Officers Association

Jonathan J. Downes has been invited to present at the Ohio Government Finance Officers Association’s 2010 Annual Conference.  Jonathan will be presenting on September 15, 2010, at 11:15 a.m. on Current Trends in Collective Bargaining.  The conference is being held from September 15 - 17, 2010, at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. Read More...

September 29, 2010

Lorman Education Services

Lorman Education Services has invited Jonathan J. Downes to present on the topic of “Overview to Ohio Unemployment Law Eligibility of Benefits” on September 29, 2010.  Location of the seminar will be the Holiday Inn Hotel Suites, Columbus Airport.  Suggested participants of this seminar are H.R. professionals, business owners, payroll professionals and attorneys. Read More...

December 2, 2010

Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association

Jonathan J. Downes will be presenting on the topic of Collective Bargaining Updates and Unfair Labor Practice at the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association Annual Meeting, on December 2 and 3, 2010.  This presentation will be held at the Hyatt on Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio. Read More...

December 7, 2010

Sterling Education Services Inc.

Termination Best Practices will be the topic discussed by Cheri B. Hass at a seminar sponsored by Sterling Education Services Inc.  This presentation will take place December 7th, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio.  An impressive team of attorneys who specialize in all aspects of labor and employment law at both the state and federal level will be presenting on issues “beyond the basics” including Health Care Reform and wage and hour classification crack down.  For registration information, visit sterlingeducation.com. Read More...

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