Ohio Questions and Answers
Ohio unemployment appealing denial because of severance
I saw an answer on MEL (I-was-denied-unemployment-because-of-my-lump-sem-severance-package) Is there anyway to appeal the denial of benefits because of a lump sum severance. Ohio unemployment has dete...
1 answer | asked Jul 17, 2012 12:21 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Do I have any legal grounds against my company for not protecting me from workplace violence?
I was being threatened by a coworker in November/December of 2011. This coworker was being moved to another division within the company. She didn't want to be moved and wanted my position to avoid hav...
2 answers | asked Jul 11, 2012 6:07 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Non-Compete
If I was fired and received a serverance package and signed a non-compete for eight months can this be upheld if it keeps from gaining employment. If I go to a company that is in a similar line of bus...
1 answer | asked Jun 29, 2012 08:34 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Upon returning from a requested FMLA, my Dr, requested I work 2nd shift as opposed to 3rd shift
Can my Dr request me to return from a FMLA on 2nd shift(in which I worked when I left) instead of 3rd shift, as this was part of my leave initially. I needed to be off as I was exhausted and anxious, ...
1 answer | asked Jun 20, 2012 7:43 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
This could be wrongful discharge leading to a poor severance package.
My husband worked for a company for 18 years, perfect record, always positive in sales, customers loved him. He used to win all contests the company put out there. exemplary in his position. a managem...
1 answer | asked Jun 18, 2012 1:08 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Can an employer discriminate in severance situation for being a great employee?
A voluntary severance opportunity has become available where I work, and once I heard it was coming I decided I wanted to apply for it. However, upon receiving the HR letter that was broadly distribut...
1 answer | asked Jun 5, 2012 10:57 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
is it illeagal to get fired for no show no call when your off for doctors excuse?
i worked may 25 2012 got up on may 26 2012 and went to urgent care and i have plantar fissitis i have dr excuses all the up to june 7 i called in today and was told i was fired for noncall no show 3 t...
1 answer | asked Jun 4, 2012 3:31 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Can I pursue sexual harassment against a coworker who is currently pursuing harassment against me?
Is it considered retaliation on my part if I decide to pursue a sexual harassment complaint against a coworker who is pursuing a harassment complaint against me at the same time? Months ago I was vict...
2 answers | asked Jun 2, 2012 8:30 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Who do I contact
about turning a company in. Ok I have called dol and have gotton the run around the IRS is sending me a form I'm looking for a lawyer to help me this company fired me for wanting my paycheck on payday...
1 answer | asked May 28, 2012 4:02 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
What detail needs to be included in an EEOC charge?
I understand that the EEOC charge should have the basis of discrimination, the adverse action, name of the employer and immediate supervisor. I don't know if the reasons for discrimination such as dis...
1 answer | asked May 21, 2012 8:14 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio