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Jon Hyman

Jon Hyman

Phone: 216-696-8700
One Cleveland Center - 20th Floor 1375 East 9th Street Cleveland OH 44114 United States

About

As a partner at Ohio-based Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, Jon Hyman has developed a diverse background in innumerable litigation matters. He primarily concentrates his practice in the representation of companies in employment disputes and complex commercial matters.

Professional Experience

* Partner, Kohrman Jackson & Krantz (2008-present) * Associate, Kohrman Jackson & Krantz (2006-2008) * Associate, Reminger & Reminger (2001-2006) * Associate, Duvin Cahn & Hutton (1997-2000)

Education

* JD magna cum laude, Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1997) * BA magna cum laude, Binghamton University (1994)

Memberships

* Cleveland Bar Association * American Bar Association

Recent Articles

If the employee doesn’t certify, you need not comply (with FMLA)

Jon Hyman
March 22, 2012 11:29

In Poling v. Core Molding Technologies (S.D. Ohio 2/9/12), the plaintiff, who suffered from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, claimed that his employer interfered with his FMLA rights when it terminated him for excessive absences. Poling’s problem, however, was that he never adequately...

When drafting harassment policies, don’t forget about disabilities

Jon Hyman
March 21, 2012 11:42

I can’t tell you how many harassment policies I review (and rewrite) that are simply called, “Sexual Harassment Policy.” Most harassment complaints are about sexual harassment. But, the law just doesn’t forbid sexual harassment; it forbids harassment based on any category protected by the EEO laws....

You should pay attention to this post if you have unpaid interns

Jon Hyman
March 20, 2012 12:06

According to Law.com, wage and hour litigation is big, and getting bigger. One area that has been poised for a take-off for a couple of years is unpaid internships. Three recent filings illustrate the dangers of using unpaid interns in your business: A former unpaid intern for the “Charlie...

The best time to settle a case

Jon Hyman
March 19, 2012 11:59

I’ve long believed that the best time to settle a case is while summary judgment is pending. It’s when both sides have the most risk. The employer has the risk of a jury trial if the court denies the motion, and the employee has the risk of walking away with nothing if the court grants the motion. ...

WIRTW #217 (the “Statler and Waldorf” edition)

Jon Hyman
March 16, 2012 11:58

News moves fast. In today’s 140 character news cycle, a story has legs if it’s covered for more than a day. That we are on day two of the muppet manifesto tells you that this story resonates. Here’s some additional employment and HR related (and not so employment and HR related) coverage of Greg...