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Employers, as well as their employees, are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation.  With schools closing and officials urging social distancing, several questions arise relating to working arrangements, paid time off and other employment considerations.…

The Ohio Industrial Commission announced today that all workers’ compensation hearings will be suspended from Monday, March 16 to Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Beginning Wednesday, March 18, the Commission…

On Friday December 20, 2019, the SECURE Act was signed into law. This new legislation, which became effective January 1, 2020, drastically changes the landscape for estate plans involving retirement…

We're proud to announce the following attorneys have been named to the 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers List based on peer nominations that were submitted, reviewed and researched by Super Lawyers:…

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® have released their 2020 Best Law Firms rankings and we're proud to share that Wickens Herzer Panza has been listed in multiple areas. Rankings as a Best Law Firm recognize Firms for their professional excellence and consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.…

By Philip J. Truax, Esq.Renovation and rehabilitation projects continue to flourish in Ohio, as owners and developers prefer in some instances to salvage older structures.  This is a good thing.…

When was the last time you reviewed and updated your employee handbook?  What about job descriptions?  Do you have them?…

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that will redefine which white-collar workers are exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (the FLSA).…

Wickens Herzer Panza is pleased to announce that five attorneys have been named in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020. This recognition is earned through peer nominations and reviews and is intended to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area…

Any employer subject to the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) should be aware of the opinion letter the U.S. Department of Labor issued on March 14, 2019 regarding designation of FMLA leave.…