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It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a job for the first time, or if you’ve recently been terminated, it’s important for you to understand your rights as an employee. Both federal and state governments have enacted a wide range of employment laws protecting employees from discriminatory treatment, unfair labor practices, unsafe work conditions, and more.

Here at Skinner and Associates, we can provide in-depth knowledge on all phases of the employment process, from the interview and hiring stages to promotion, and even termination. In addition, we can provide further information about privacy in the workplace, wage and hour laws, workplace safety, family leave policies, and much more.

Areas where employment law can help you:

Hiring Process: Whether it’s your first time looking for a job, or you’re a seasoned professional, it’s always nice to have an employment lawyer on your side.
- - Applications and Interviews
  - Offers and Contracts
  - Contractor or Employee
Wages and Benefits: Ensure you’re getting compensated fairly, whether in a new job or promotion.
- - Wage and Hour Laws
  - Fair Labor Standards Act
  - Retirement Benefits
Employment Discrimination
- - Race Discrimination
  - Sexual Harassment
  - Religious Discrimination
Family and Medical Leave
- - Family and Medical Leave Act
  - State Leave Laws
Workplace Privacy
- - Employee Privacy
  - Drug Testing
Workplace Safety
- - OSHA
  - Workplace Exposure
Whistleblowers
- - Whistleblower Protections
  - Qui Tam Actions
Losing a Job: If you feel you’ve been wrongfully terminated, an employment lawyer can help be your voice should you need it.
- Job Loss Basics
- Wrongful Termination
- Unemployment Benefits

Employment laws governs the employer-employee relationship and establishes important rights and regulations that determine what is legal and illegal in the workplace. We represent individuals and companies in a number of employment law areas. If you are an employee and believe your rights have been violated, or are a company and have questions about employment matters, Skinner & Associates will work with you to make sure your rights are protected and your needs are met.

Here at Skinner & Associates, we’re here to serve you. Contact Skinner & Associates Attorneys at Law for a no obligation consultation for a trustworthy, knowledgeable legal team to handle your case. Give us a call today at 614-664-0200 to set up an appointment, or visit our website to learn more about the services we offer and our areas of practice.

Employment Law at Skinner & Associates in Columbus OH

The information at the Skinner & Associates, LLC website is intended for general informational purposes only and not as specific legal advice. Use of this site is not intended to and does not in any way establish an attorney-client relationship. Visitors to this site should seek professional legal counsel regarding their specific matters. Attorneys at Skinner & Associates, LLC would be pleased to speak with interested parties, but we can only represent clients where we are licensed to practice, and where no other bar to representation exists. If the information provided by this website does not comply with the legal or ethical requirements of a particular user’s state or country, we may be unable to represent you. Although we are a general practice law firm, we may be considered a debt relief agency because we help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

Get to Know Skinner & Associates

At Skinner & Associates, our goal is to provide our clients with the best possible legal care. This means that we take the time to get to know the issues they are facing and come up with strategic plans to help them through these uncertain times. We provide clients with full service legal care.

Bankruptcy – It should be a last resort when clients are facing financial difficulties. We have the legal expertise to help our clients explore a variety of possibilities.
Civil Litigation – We believe that going to court should be the last option considered, and work hard to mediate your case and come to an amicable agreement. However sometimes litigation is necessary. In these cases, we work hard for our client’s rights.
Criminal law – We believe that everyone is entitled to fair legal representation. We are passionate to protect the right of our clients while fighting for the best possible outcome. Skinner & Associates represents everything from felonies to traffic violations.
Employment law – The laws that govern the relationship between an employer and employee are crucial to creating healthy and effective workplaces. We understand the intricacies of these relationships and help draft contracts to protect your best interest.
Estate Planning – Determining end-of-life decisions can be complicated and emotional. We develop comprehensive plans that protect client rights when they are unable to speak on their own behalf, including living wills, health care directives and other important estate planning issues.
Family Law – Ensuring that the rights of all family members are heard in the event of a divorce or other family issues is important. We help protect families and help create the best possible outcome for all involved.
Probate – The complexities of adoptions, guardianships, custodial accounts and conservatorships can be confusing and overwhelming. We are here to protect the rights of families in these unique cases.
Real Estate – Understanding the fine print in transactions between a buyer, seller, developer landlord or tenant can be complicated. Our qualified legal team has a high degree of expertise in working through real estate matters to ensure that your best interests are being served.

If you or someone you know is facing a legal matter, contact the team at Skinner & Associates for a consultation.

The information at the Skinner & Associates, LLC web site is intended for general informational purposes only and not as specific legal advice. Use of this site is not intended to and does not in any way establish an attorney-client relationship. Visitors to this site should seek professional legal counsel regarding their specific matters. Attorneys at Skinner & Associates, LLC would be pleased to speak with interested parties, but we can only represent clients where we are licensed to practice, and where no other bar to representation exists. If the information provided by this website does not comply with the legal or ethical requirements of a particular user’s state or country, we may be unable to represent you.

Although we are a general practice law firm, we may be considered a debt relief agency because we help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.