Ohio Questions and Answers

Can my company make me reapply for FMLA after it has already been approved?
I recently had a baby and had to take FMLA at work. I received paperwork confirming that FMLA was approved and also from their insurance company for my short term disability. It has now been 4 weeks s...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 5, 2015 09:23 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My daughter entered into her place of employment with two other co-workers for on off the clock event. The manager pulled them into the office and fired all of them because he stated that they smelled like weed. Is this legal?
My daughter entered into her place of employment with two other co-workers for on off the clock event. The manager pulled them into the office and fired all of them because he stated that they smelled...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 30, 2015 2:21 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is it legal to pay women significantly less than men for the same work?
Even though I have more responsibility than any other team member, male or female, I am paid the least ($24k less than the lowest paid male). My boss says it's because I don't have a degree, even thou...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 27, 2015 7:58 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I am planning to retire soon and my employer is suggesting that all the sessions I conduct with the new trainee be taped. I am not comfortable with this arrangement, do I have the right to refuse the training sessions be taped. I live in the state of Ohio
I am planning to retire soon and my employer is suggesting that all the sessions I conduct with the new trainee be taped. I am not comfortable with this arrangement, do I have the right to refuse the ...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 12, 2015 4:58 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I receive unemployment if my current employer dissolves or do I have to take a job with the new?
The employer I currently work for is a medical practice that is dissolving. The 4 partners are splitting into two new medical practices. Half of our staff has been offered jobs with one business, the ...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 8, 2015 12:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I worked for a large insurance firm and signed a non compete on my first day. Two years later, I lost my position due to downsizing. Is my non compete still valid since I didn't chose to lose employment?
I was wondering if my former employer can enforce my non-compete if my position was eliminated and I was placed on severance due to downsizing.
1 answer  |  asked Sep 2, 2015 08:58 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I saw my personnel file and I'm horrified to what was in it. I didn't know some of those things were in there. Too much time has passed so I've lost an opportunity to rebuttal. What can I do?
Rebuttal for personnel file where too much time has passed.
1 answer  |  asked Aug 28, 2015 07:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Am I eligible for unemployment?
I was offered a job at a distant location for less pay and part-time. I was full-time. They also offered a severance for 9 weeks pay. They informed me that my position was eliminated a week after havi...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 22, 2015 06:39 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Question on suspension
My district manager suspended me, he said I was showing inappropriate texts. I have never been wrote up. And when he suspended me I still was not wrote up or told what the text was
1 answer  |  asked Aug 19, 2015 11:14 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can my manager require me to make copie during my lunch break, without pay, in Ohio?
My manager stopped allowing employees to make copies while on the clock last week. She now says they must be made on our lunch break. I work for a daycare and preschool.
1 answer  |  asked Jul 31, 2015 4:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio