Ohio Questions and Answers

is my non compete legit in this situation?
I have an offer at a competing company for a position which is contracted with the new client and would not be calling on any of my current employears clients. Does this signed contract between the ne...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 26, 2015 4:51 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Collect Unemployment while reviewing Severance Agmt?
I was recently terminated due to "gross misconduct". However, they were unable to provide me proof of said action. They offered four weeks pay for severance (been there five years). In the Severance A...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 6, 2015 11:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My Supervisor has told me that I am not meeting the expectations of my role, but doesn't really give me specific criteria about the expectations I am not meeting. I am getting the work done, she just doesn't seem to like the way I do things. I am an engin
I am a male engineer, 49 years old working for a Beverage Manufacturer in Cincinnati, OH. My Female Boss is trying to get rid of me so that she can hire a friend that she worked with at her previous p...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 2, 2015 11:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Non Compete signed on the wrong signature line
I have been presented a Non-Compete agreement upon employment for a new job. I had ask if a section could be changed. My Manager told me this could not be changed. I signed the document in error on th...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 2, 2015 03:54 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My supervisor asked for my resignation. Do I give it or not?
My employer asked me for my resignation. Is it best to comply?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 1, 2015 7:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Do I have a case if I was hired under false pretense and am now being discriminated against?
I have a two-part question: do I have a case if my supervisor recruited me under false pretense and is now discriminating against me as the only black fairly young member of his team? My supervisor re...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 6, 2015 6:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I never got to use my vacation time before they terminated me. How can I get my two weeks pay I accrued?
I was terminated abruptly. I had two weeks vacation accrued. Since they terminated me they say they don't have to pay it, although they could deny your requests every time you put one in. Do I have an...
2 answers  |  asked Dec 29, 2014 1:41 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I was laid off due to lack of work. In Ohio can I be replaced with new employee just because the supervisor does not like me?
Company could not get certified through the state. Had to close until such certification could be granted. A new supervisor was hired prior, who does not like me and wants her crew to work with her. I...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 21, 2014 06:32 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

three employes broke a non compete in a 4 mo. span 1 st one was fighting it and had a court date the new employer that hired all 3 of else laid us off when pre-employer sued the new employer and the other 2 employees that left later we was told retain the
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1 answer  |  asked Dec 18, 2014 09:56 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I live in Ohio. I was terminated Dec. 8 and asked to sign a settlement agreement that included a severance package. I signed the contract, but now the employer wants me to sign another that will pay me less money. I am not inclined to sign the amended
The signed contract states my salary is to be paid through March 2. The salary "approximate" total only pays me through February 23. When I brought this to the employer's attention, she sent me the fo...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 17, 2014 07:44 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio