Ohio Questions and Answers

what are my options with an employer who has not given me final pay
on the 28th of february, my wife attempted to cash four of my paychecks. there was only enough money in my employers payroll account to cash two of them. my boss had left for the day so I tried to cal...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 14, 2011 12:37 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Employer used FMLA for other than described
I was granted FMLA by my employer for my back problem. My DR. filled out my paper work stating that my back problems could be possible lifetime. I never used any of the FMLA. February 2010 a month or ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 14, 2011 10:34 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

How long are non compete clauses valid?
I was fired in September 2010 after three months of working in staffing assistant/sales role at an agency here in Columbus. For the first two months I assisted with filling job orders and contacting t...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 7, 2011 08:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My employer changed my benefits after I signed a noncompete? Is this legal?
Hello- My employment contract states that my employer will fund a HealthSavings Account, which is tied to the company's health benefit plan. The contract has a non-compete clause which kicks in after ...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 26, 2011 2:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can commission paid non sales employee be asked to perform misc. work when have not customers?
Hello. I am a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Ohio. I work fully on commission. If I have customers booked that day I get paid 50% of the profit minus service and supply fees, etc. If I do not ...
2 answers  |  asked Jan 24, 2011 09:38 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

i signed a non-complete paper but it was not notarize is the paper legal?
i signed a non-complete paper when i was hired at company A the paper was not notarized so is it legal?now 72 days after i left company A and i work for company B even tho the companys are in the same...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 24, 2011 04:15 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Am I at risk of violating my non-compete agreement?
I was recently contacted by a retained search firm about an excellent career advancement opportunity. Upon completing the selection process, I was offered the job. I am concerned however that my curre...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 22, 2011 8:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is there a distance requirement for a patio location for smokers.
I would like to provide a patio for smokers at my facility. Is there a distance from the building or just the requirement to prevent the smell of smoke?
1 answer  |  asked Jan 20, 2011 10:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is this wrongful discharge
I worked as a certified fire inspector. The company I worked for started a new policy for our inspection reports we fill out. This new policy is illegal. I let the employer know it, and anonymously qu...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 20, 2011 5:22 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

What are our grounds for appeal of this denial?
My son was laid off in March 2009 from full time employment at CNG Financial. He has been receiving unemployment since then, including all extensions. He has gone back to UC to get his BA. This summer...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 15, 2011 12:09 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio