Your concern is real but these clauses are typical of most all franchise agreements - if it is a deal-killer then you should attempt negotiating it...

Can I take a truck driving school to court for not teaching me what I needed to be able to do the job

Contact the Ohio Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section and file a complaint. This isn't an employment question but may be a consumer...

I am an employer, I have a number of independent contractors that perform work for my business.

All litigation has risks - your should immediately contact an employment lawyer. Your biggest risk here is a likely counterclaim to declare the IC...

Internships for direct family members

There is no law prohibiting the hiring of family members.

Employer threatens to fire me. What are my rights? What can I do?

In addition to the advice given, you may have the protection of the Ohio Whistleblower law IF you handle it correctly - you need to visit with an...

Do I have a right to sue?

Assuming you requested FMLA leave, it appears that you may have been retaliated against - consult an employment lawyer in your area. The FMLA...

As an employer, what rights do I have to dock an employees pay?

Don't do it. It is prohibited under Ohio law.

You may have a claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act - The FMLA covers employers with at least 50 employees within a 75-mile radius of where...

What defines harassment in the workplace that does not involve sexual harassment?

Other than sexual harassment there is no other type of generic "actionable" (meaning against the law) harassment. Even outright bullying is not...

Can an employer change commission rates AFTER a sale is made to decrease the amount they have to pay the salesperson?

In addition to the posted answer, Ohio has a commission statute that may be of help - RC 1335.11 - which says that "If the contract between the...