Ohio Employment & Labor Law Attorney

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR LAW IN OHIO

Employment and labor laws are complex, especially when considering any possible eventuality or challenge that could arise. Luckily, Gregory J. Vincent Law provides broad legal guidance and purposeful strategies to help businesses and institutions across Ohio follow industry and federal employment guidelines.

From defending against wrongful termination claims to ensuring compliance with standards for fair wages and mutually beneficial union relations, we protect reputations, reduce exposure, and uphold integrity. We allow businesses and organizations to prosper by blending legal excellence with proactive risk avoidance measures. This lets you make calculated responses that empower executives, employers, and business leaders. Let us help you create a legally sound and ethically responsible business.

DR. VINCENT: ADVANCING LABOR RIGHTS FOR 35+ YEARS

Dr. Vincent is a leading voice for civil rights, social justice, and institutional equity. He has helped shape employment policies, defended worker and business rights, and ensured compliance at the highest levels.

Recognized for his legal contributions, Dr Vincent sets the standard for proactive employment law representation that protects, strengthens, and upholds the highest principles.

Comprehensive Labor & Employment Law Representation

Gregory J. Vincent Law provides a variety of services to help businesses, unions, and employment organizations ensure they are in full compliance with secure policies and prepared with regard to employment and labor rights.

Wrongful Termination

We assist businesses and organizations create robust termination policies that align with federal, state, and local laws to minimize the risk. We help conduct regular manager training, defend against wrongful termination claims, and ensure adherence with contractual obligations and anti-discrimination laws.

Wage & Hour Law

We facilitate regular audits of payroll practices and the classification of employees, as well as examine overtime policies to ensure compliance with wage laws. We help address claims of unpaid wages or misclassified employees before claims are made. We help clients resolve disputes around pay issues through negotiation or litigation.

Internal Investigations & Audits

We provide independent and sensitive investigations, policy assessments, and institutional audits to identify gaps, strengthen protections, and ensure compliance before issues escalate into regulatory actions.

Anti-Harassment

We help clients create zero-tolerance policies for harassment, provide regular training, and help establish confidential harassment reporting systems. When harassment claims are made, we conduct impartial investigations, mediate claims, and represent the company when necessary..

Labor Union Relations

We advise employers and labor organizations on collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and labor agreements, ensuring legal compliance and resolving disputes through arbitration or litigation to support fair, effective labor relations.

Employee Handbook/Policies

We develop legally compliant employee handbooks, Codes of Conduct, and discipline policies, ensure they reflect current laws, train managers on consistent enforcement, and use these materials to help defend against discrimination, labor, or employment-related claims.

FMLA

We help clients train their Human Resources staff on Family and Medical Leave Act eligibility, their companies’ leave policies, and how to document everything involved. We ensure they develop systems to track leave time and ensure speedy approvals. We address disputes related to FMLA leave using thorough documentation and ensure policies are fairly applied.

Fair Labor Standards

We help clients avoid disputes by reviewing employee classifications under Fair Labor Standards and implementing systems to track time to comply with FLSA requirements. We also help defend clients in wage claims by ensuring accurate payroll records and proactively addressing violations.

Employee Agreements

We draft, review, and negotiate employee agreements—including compensation terms, non-competes, and other restrictive covenants—to ensure legal compliance, protect business interests, and support enforceability in disputes through cease-and-desist actions, mediation, or litigation.

OSHA Compliance

We implement safety audits, provide employees with the proper safety training, and address hazards in a timely manner. We represent companies in OSHA inspections or citations, help negotiate penalties, and implement corrective measures.

WARN Act

We help plan for reorganizations to meet the WARN Act notice requirements and develop a communication strategy for impacted employees. We will defend against claims of insufficient notice by providing evidence that our clients complied with WARN provisions.

ERISA Claims

Our firm ensures that employee benefit plans follow ERISA standards and regularly audit plan administrators. We also handle disputes by addressing plan deficiencies and providing administrative hearing support.

EEOC Guidelines

We help train employees to avoid discriminatory practices and document any decisions to comply with EEOC standards.

Public Sector Investigations (SERB)

We work to navigate any public sector collective bargaining requirements and ensure our clients’ full compliance with SERB regulations.

NLRB

Our team can help develop policies for our clients that comply with the National Labor Relations Act, then educate their management on union-related practices.

Unemployment Compensation

We help clients develop clear unemployment compensation policies, train HR teams on proper application, and represent employers in appeals or hearings to resolve claims and protect against improper payouts.

Employment Law Arbitration

We are prepared to help our clients meet any arbitration needs to correct grievances involving various areas, such as unemployment, safety, or unfair pay.

Employment Immigration

We work to ensure our clients understand the current standards for employing immigrants and develop a plan for resolving those issues.

Crisis Management & Risk Avoidance

Employers must be ready to address allegations and sensitive matters swiftly and strategically. We help organizations develop proactive employment policies, conduct internal audits, and manage disputes to reduce legal exposure and maintain operational integrity during high-stakes situations.

Corporate Investigation & Internal Audits

We conduct internal audits and develop protocols for businesses in regulated industries to assess compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific standards. Our team identifies risks, strengthens internal controls, and creates custom compliance training to educate staff and reduce liability. We ensure organizations are audit-ready and equipped to meet evolving regulatory demands.