Ohio Questions and Answers

Was this fair is there something I can do about this situation?
Hello I was fired from my job last night. I told the assistant manager If I could com into work at a later time which was supposed to be 7:30. I was running later and I didn't walk into work until 8. ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 19, 2012 06:12 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

The company I worked quit paying me (a 1099 contractor). Am I still locked in the non-compete clause
I was the regional manager for a restoration company for 1 1/2 years. We stated the insurance claim for home owners for storm damaged roofs and did the repairs. I was an independent contractor (1099) ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 18, 2012 2:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My company is closing down and has offered severance and 25% stay on bonus weekly.
However this is to be paid out weekly after termination has begun. Not as a lump sum. will this prevent us from receiving for unemployment untill these miniscule payments stop?
1 answer  |  asked Jan 18, 2012 11:08 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can bullying an employee be considered as discrimination?
I feel like my previous manager bullied me out of my job because I stood up for myself and didnt allow him to disrepect me. The manager had displayed disrespect and sarcaism in a meeting in front of o...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 14, 2012 01:03 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I be fired because I heard my boss yell that I was an f---Btch and I called him on it?
Today I was suppose to meet with a client and my boss told me to reschedule, so I did. I was in my cube working on other issues at hand, when I heard the owner/my boss ask another employee why I left ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 13, 2012 12:18 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is it legal for my employeer to dock my pay?
I was told on Jan 10, 2012 that I was being docked 30 minutes of pay dated back to Dec 23, 2011 (I am an hourly employee). I was never told of any schedule modifications, but the office manager states...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 12, 2012 06:32 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can my boss make me take my vaca. days off only by the week & not by the days?
yes, my boss informed me I have to use my 3 weeks of vacation I earned, only by taking a week off at a time and I wanted to use 1 of my weeks as days that I might need off throughout the year! I don't...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 6, 2012 10:01 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

What are my options other than FMLA if there are under 15 employees where I work?
Had to have extensive surgery on my wrist and will be out of work for 6-8 weeks. We have less than 15 employees so I don't qualify for FMLA. Can they fire me or lay me off? What other options do I hav...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 3, 2012 6:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is time off on approved worker's comp claim counted as FMLA time as well?
I am being told by my employer that even tho I am off work on an approved worker's comp injury that they are also counting this time off against the FMLA time off provisions. Is this proper?
1 answer  |  asked Dec 29, 2011 4:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

what is the maximum amount of hours an employee is to work?
Is there a limit on how many hours an employee can work? Was scheduled a 12 hour shift - but picked up 4 additional hours voluntarily to help cover shifts - is this permitted?
1 answer  |  asked Dec 22, 2011 07:31 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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