Ohio Questions and Answers

Processes employers use for shift bid process
I work for a company that just instituted shift bid process. Have been through shift bid previously. We just started a new system at work so recent stats were not used. Was advised that stats from 07/...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 25, 2013 02:19 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I dont know what to do...
I've been with my employer for 4 years this October. Not long after I started my postion in the company which was customer service. I became very ill and had to be off of work due to my illnesses. I f...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 18, 2013 5:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can my company go with an outside higher with out even acknowledging my application.
My current employer filled a position today with on outsider. I applied 3 months ago. I was not interviewed and have heard nothing from HR or the Hiring manager. Can I do anything?
1 answer  |  asked Apr 18, 2013 1:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

can I be told not to call in anymore if I have accrued six weeks sick leave?
I recently found out my step mother has throat/ lung cancer and she lives 3 hours away. I called in my sick leave every day consecutively while caring for my step mother. While in Indiana caring for m...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 11, 2013 07:23 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

lump sum payment
i received a lump sum payment when my plant closed. It was not a pension and not severance. my paperwork even stated so. It was stated as such on my paper work. Is this deductible on a weekly basis or...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 1, 2013 3:22 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is cutting my hours and not giving me a raise considered retaliation
I reported finding pot at my workplace, poor management practices and policy/procedural infractions. My GM was talked to but nothing has ever been done and my request for a transfer was denied. Since ...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 29, 2013 10:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I contact my employee's doctor if he is exhibiting unacceptable behavior?
The company in question is very small (6 employees), and all employees are friendly and open about personal issues. One employee is on medication for an anxiety disorder. When he doesn't take his medi...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 28, 2013 2:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is it against the law for an employer to ask me if I needed a day off for mental health?
I recently resigned from a job in corrections. I was under investigation for inmate/staff relationship, and accused of doing acts while working. This is false, I admit that I was probably flirty but, ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 26, 2013 02:29 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can an employer not pay you for time worked because of a failed drug screen?
I got a job with a community action group and was not aware of the drug screen. After I found out, I felt that I would pass since it had been quite a while since my last use so I took the test and hop...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 17, 2013 09:24 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

What can be done when your supervisor retatiates against yoy for asking for reasonable accommodation
State employee with 20yr seniority I am 47 yrs old with type 2 diabetes wearing an insulin pump. In November of 2011 we ordered new uniforms and I asked for a uniform that properly fit due to my pump ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 16, 2013 11:35 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio