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Macala & Piatt stand as guardians of labor rights while also ensuring the strength and sustainability of multiemployer retirement and health plans. For decades, our deep-rooted commitment to unions have fostered partnerships that empower workers and safeguard their financial well-being. Our vast experience in Taft-Hartley and ERISA matters is the cornerstone of our advocacy, bridging the gap between labor…

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Common Law Doctrine of Employment At-Will

Ohio has long recognized the employment-at-will doctrine, which generally governs most employment relationships in Ohio. The at-will relationship has been described by the Ohio Supreme Court as follows: “he employee agrees to perform work under the direction and control of the employer, and the employer agrees to pay the employee at an agreed rate. Moreover, either an employer or…

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