Ohio Questions and Answers

I gave my 2 weeks notice and 3 days later learned my department is closing and thjose still employed are getting severance. Can I revoke my notice or do I have any other options?
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1 answer  |  asked Jul 9, 2015 07:04 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I work on a remodeling crew. We go into private residences to work. I left work yesterday because of a smoking customer. What are my rights here? Do I have to breath smoke just because of my job? Or does my employer have to provide me with a smoke free wo
My question provides all the details. I have to go into private residences for work. I'm allergic to smoke. What are my rights? What are my employers rights?
1 answer  |  asked Jul 8, 2015 03:46 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Please help with assault , workplace violence, & bullying by management
Hello, I need some guidance and possibly representation on a workplace violence, harrassment, bullying, and assault issue. My daughter was physically assaulted at work by a member of the management te...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 7, 2015 12:51 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I was made a written offer of employment. At 6 months my salry was to increase and they didn't increase with no explanation when aske. Is this legal?
Employer emailed written offer. They said that at 6 months they would bump up my salary. At 5 months, review good, no mention of increase. When asked (twice), they finally said that they decided not t...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 15, 2015 2:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Should I contact an attorney for wrongful termination?
My former employer discharged me for reasons that were fabricated. I believe this was in part because they were changing my working hours which I was against . I was awarded unemployment benefits. I h...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 10, 2015 12:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Do my unemployment benefits freeze during an employer appeal of benefits.
My employer says I violated company policy because another employee shredded personal papers on the day she was terminated while I was retrieving personal property for her. I was unaware of this actio...
1 answer  |  asked May 28, 2015 09:28 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can you at least tell me--by law in Ohio, am I entitled to a copy of my non compete--do they, by law, have to provide me that?
Can you please just tell me what the law is in Ohio regarding non compete? Are they required by law to provide me my copy?
1 answer  |  asked May 19, 2015 3:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My current employee is refusing to give me a copy of my non compete (Ohio)--what can I do?
I am currently working at a company. I have asked them for a copy of my non compete & they have (after 2 wks) still refused to give it to me. What can I do to obtain what I thought was legally mine?
1 answer  |  asked May 19, 2015 1:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I recently was hired as a independent contractor for a firm in Columbus Ohio, I flew out and signed a two month working agreement. At that meeting they hand me a confidential/ non solicitation/non compete intellectual property agreement.
I Recently Was Hired As A Independent Contractor For A Firm In Columbus Ohio, I Flew Out And Signed A Two Month Working Agreement. At That Meeting They Hand Me A Confidential/ Non Solicitation/Non Com...
2 answers  |  asked Apr 10, 2015 11:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

vacation time and fmla
At the beginning of this year I gave a notice to take my 2 weeks vacation from 9/8 to 9/21, returning to work on the 22nd. I am driving cross country from ohio to nevada with their pets. It will be 4....
2 answers  |  asked Apr 10, 2015 4:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio