Ohio Questions and Answers

I was in a car accident and I've worked my company for 11 years today my boss called and told me that he will demoting me because I've been off work for less than a month on Dr.'s orders. Is there not type of act that protects my job from being demoted
I was in a car accident on February 18 hit from behind I've been off work every since by my doctor. Today my boss called to tell me and I've worked for this company for 11 years that I was getting dem...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 14, 2017 6:22 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I was awarded unemployment, then I found employment (I'm an RN of 21 yrs experience). I only worked 4 days as that employer did not meet the written job descrpiton given to me as an RN, they had me doing clerical tasks, even though I kept going to HR aski
I was awarded unemployment State of Ohio. I diligently sought work. I was offered and accepted a job with the written description of what RN duties I would be performing. I've been an RN 21 years. Upo...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 9, 2017 11:35 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Ohio- Retroactive Pay Cut
In Ohio, is it legal for a company to issue a company-wide pay cut that was effective 7 days prior to a verbal notice?
1 answer  |  asked Mar 8, 2017 4:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I get FMLA for my three month old son?
My one year at my job is coming up in March so my eligibility for FMLA is up.I had my now three month old son in November so I wasn't eligible for fmla. Now that my one year is coming up can I still a...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 27, 2017 12:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can i be fired for excessive absenteeism when i ha e a doctors note every time and im a diabetic and im missing work due to my diabetes not being under control and employer knows i have medical problems.
Im a diabetic and the last six months i cant keep my sugar under control. I go to doctors all the time for this. My doctor gives me a note every time for missing work. My employer knows about problem....
1 answer  |  asked Jan 24, 2017 09:10 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

If my employer never said u r fired but basically stood over me told me took pack my tools or if I didn't they would put my grooming tools 600$ worth I might add outside for ne1 to take then tell me I'm the 1 who said I was quiting when I never said that
I was asked a week prior to come in early so I did this is on 12/21/16 then out of nowhere I'm being approached by an old manager n the investigator they said oh we figured out the 1st time we were wr...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 22, 2016 3:14 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can An Employer Stop Paying Health Benefits Because They Have Decided That You Are Part Time Without Notice?
Worked for 20 years for same bank. Paid based on production.
1 answer  |  asked Dec 2, 2016 09:50 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I'm a project superintendent for a small construction company I am considered salary exempt making 70000 a yrar, however I now am working 60 plus hours a week am I due overtime is yhere anything I can do
70000 a year salary exempt now working over 60 hours a week am I entitled to overtime
1 answer  |  asked Nov 30, 2016 4:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I withhold signing bonus from final two pay checks
We have an employee that has resgined. Per his offer letter, he would have to repay a prorated portion of his signing bonus in the event left the company. How much am I able to legally withhold from t...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 29, 2016 09:56 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I have been employed by my contracting company for 6 months. The company is taking money from my paycheck for my 401k but it is not showing on the 401k site. Also, they have not been proactive with getting my 401k set up properly. In the meantime, I am mi
I have been employed by my contracting company for 6 months. The company is taking money from my paycheck for my 401k but it is not showing on the 401k site. Also, they have not been proactive with ge...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 15, 2016 07:01 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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