Ohio Questions and Answers

wrongfully terminated by united steel workers steel factory because of possible discriminationbipo
Terminated by employer of 15 years 4 months. Possibly over mental health issues, bipolar,. Misrepresentation by union usw, negligent to advise me of all availabe options. Under Family Doctor and VA Py...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 11, 2013 10:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Wage overpaymeny by State of Ohio
I was State of Ohio employee in 2007, overpaid by $12,000 during course of year due to "glitch" in newly installed pay system, "OAKS". Attny General's office requesting to be repaid in full plus inter...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 2, 2013 09:56 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can an employer hire an employee for a policy violation which is not enforced equally to everyone?
I was recently fired from the Department of Youth Services for policy violations which are not followed by other employees. Do I have any rights for following common practice instead of written policy...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 30, 2013 04:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

can you be fired for asking for safe working conditions and your pay stub
i work in Ky. I am the production lead for our company. I was approached my the employees on the floor about unsafe work conditions and not receiving any record at all for 3 months or more for our pay...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 25, 2013 10:45 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

If im moved to a higher postion that is a higher pay level can they not pay me?
I was moved to customer service and was told that I will get a pay increase from being a cashier. I was told that i will get it after minimum wage increase in jan 1st. I was told after minimum wage in...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 15, 2013 2:14 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I sold a business, and may face non compete litigation soon
I sold a business based in PA which sold medical alarms over the internet. The buyer is based in Ohio. As part of the sale agreement there is a 5 year non-compete provision. 1 year after signing, I wa...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 8, 2013 1:54 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Pellegrino v. Robert Half International, Inc.
I have been task with ensuring our current pay practices are in-line with the current FLSA regulations. My organization has notice that there have been some talks lately in regards to how employers pa...
1 answer  |  asked May 15, 2013 12:53 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

can a employer tell you have to work 12hrs or else?
Ia am employed by a company for over a year now, and benn on a 8hr shift the whole time. They told me a day and half before that I was drafted to work 12hrs. I plead my case and in the end i was force...
1 answer  |  asked May 7, 2013 07:05 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is a non-compete agreement valid if it is not co-signed by the company?
I just received a copy of the non-compete agreement I had signed a few years ago and the HR coordinator pointed out that it had not been co-signed by someone from the company. He was concerned that it...
1 answer  |  asked May 6, 2013 4:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

How long after a "mutually separated agreement" can a case be reviewed as wrongful discharge?
On Dec 27th 2012, I was called to come into my company while I was on my mandatory one-week vacation to meet with my boss, who is the Deputy Exec Director. I agreed to come into the office, because I ...
1 answer  |  asked May 5, 2013 11:14 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio