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I have a few questions about eviction and the right to get my taxes back from the hotel I was residing in. I think it will be a very easy case , and I was residing at the hotel when I was confronted by the general manager for allegedly soliciting, but I was told to be smart and not to have any... View More 
answered on Aug 3, 2021
This doesn’t really sound like an easy case and is complicated. Make sure you contact an employment law attorney as soon as possible to discuss this in more detail. Some will offer free initial consultations.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm LLC
I have been to the main office i have called the help desk many times and i keep being told there is nothing they can do i have worked here for a few months.... i have bills coming up and am about to lose everything. I need legal help
answered on May 21, 2021
If you just started, you may have started in the middle of a pay period so your pay may not be processed yet. If that's not the case, you should contact an employment law attorney, like myself and others on Justia, to discuss your case in more detail. Some will offer free initial... View More
I won't be able to lift more than 15 pounds and I work in a gas station
answered on May 10, 2021
There are some circumstances where a company does not have to accommodate. But they need to still discuss options with you before they just come to that conclusion. You should contact an Ohio employment attorney to discuss your situation in more detail. Some will offer free initial... View More
answered on May 6, 2021
You would need to discuss with an employment law attorney in more detail to be sure, but this definitely sounds like a wage violation. Please reach out to an employment law attorney as soon as possible to discuss what options you have.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
If I return to work still in pain what are my options? Also, someone who isn’t HR told me not to return to work until she contacts me.
answered on Nov 1, 2020
You may want to consider contacting a workers compensation attorney. You should be able to file a claim, and then return to work when you are actually able, not because you are forced back.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
Can a job require you to change into boots and a uniform on the premise before you punch in? And then make you punch out before changing back into your clothing?
answered on Aug 10, 2020
In a lot of instances, this is not legal. You should contact an employment law attorney as soon as possible to discuss your situation in more detail. Some will offer a free initial consultation.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
My company regularly tells employees they are under a “working suspension” where we are required to clock in and perform regular duties but are not compensated in any way for the hours worked
answered on May 19, 2020
You should contact an employment attorney as soon as possible. You should be paid for the time you are working. Some will offer free initial consultations.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
I have gotten a doctors note stating I can not wear a mask but to allow me to wear my face shield while working. Human Resources approved it. Today I received a call from my boss stating that HR changed their mind and I have to wear a mask.
answered on May 12, 2020
Depending on the circumstances, this could be an instance of disability discrimination. You should contact an employment attorney as soon as possible to discuss your situation in more detail. Some will offer free initial consultations.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
This was before America had any knowledge of the virus. I came down with all of the symptoms and a horrible full body rash. The hospital also had no idea what was going on. Amazon let me go because I couldn’t work due to me being extremely sick. Can I sue for wrongful termination?
answered on Apr 21, 2020
You may be able to pursue a claim against Amazon. Contact an employment law attorney as soon as possible to discuss your situation in more detail.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
My employer texted me telling me that I need to keep my “damn” mouth shut about my pay (he has an open pay policy everyone knows about). He also said he’ll sleep just fine at night if my ungrateful attitude is gone forever. He told me that he would terminate me, “because in Ohio I don’t... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2020
This could be considered retaliation, but you need to talk to an employment attorney in more detail. Some will offer free initial consultations.
Attorney James J Hux
Hux Law Firm LLC
I only briefly worked for this company for around 3 weeks I was hired on the spot and started a few days later with no Training whatsoever. Mind you, it's a home care position. I had given all documents required for employment to a manager who did my interview. I tried for days to contact.... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2020
Sometimes the government agencies are limited on what they can recover for you.
I'm not necessarily seeing anything in your question that would prevent you from getting the full $13/hr. The only way to know for sure is by contacting an employment law attorney as soon as possible.... View More
My employer reduced my wages, because they said my job duties were only going to be data entry. However they have me doing a physical labor job. Are they allowed to do that
answered on Feb 12, 2020
Generally, your employer can reduce your wages. Since you have placed this in employment discrimination though, it could be worth it to talk to an employment law attorney in more detail. Some will offer free initial consultations.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
A company hires a large group of people (150-200) for a seasonal position. The hiring manager gets commission for each person hired. 1-3 months later, the company fires all people hired. This has happened to multiple different groups over the course of a few years. Is this legal?
answered on Jan 27, 2020
Unless there is some contract, this is unfortunately probably legal. I wish it wasn't, but there's not really anything that can be done about horrible management decisions.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
my question is in regards to bathroom breaks. I was to work 11 hours minus my lunch (30 mins) and 3 breaks with 2 hours 45 Mins in between each breaks and lunch. I was on my menstruation and my manager gave me a verbal warning for taking an 8 min bathroom break to change myself. I asked her if I go... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2020
This sounds like it could be gender discrimination to me. You should contact an employment law attorney as soon as possible to discuss the situation in more detail. Some will offer a free initial consultation.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
I have been discriminated against at work because of my nationality. I recorded my direct boss where he confessed that the HR manager discriminated against me.
answered on Jan 23, 2020
Yes, you can record the conversation. You should also talk to an employment law attorney as soon as possible. It looks like you should file a charge with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission or EEOC, but helping an attorney help you file either of them is a generally good idea. Some attorneys will... View More
Also if they have to pay me, will it be considered overtime?
answered on Jan 8, 2020
You should contact an employment law attorney immediately. This could be an FLSA violation. Some will offer free initial consultations.
Attorney James J Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
Hourly employee has an added break for stress management. Leadman and company nurse having a pissung contest about smoking while on said break. Company called Dr to modify Dr note to include break is not meant for smoking. I understand its a minor thing, but what if?
answered on Jan 8, 2020
This is an interesting issue, but it sounds like the employer's conduct is inappropriate. Any attorney would need more detail to fully analyze the issue. Some employment law attorneys offer a free initial consultation.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
I believe I was. Along with a list of other people who were terminated before and after me, that told me the same person fired them. And it was all African Americans. He had a snobby attitude toward employees, and never had a concern. We have meetings every morning, I had a suggestion, which I... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2019
If you believe you were terminated due to race discrimination, then yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit. Here, it seems like you believe your employer was treating employees differently based on their race. You should contact an employment law attorney as soon as possible. Some will offer a... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2019
The easiest way would probably be to hire an employment law attorney. There's no guarantee that it would make it go faster though. Speak with an employment law attorney as soon as possible. Some will offer a free initial consultation.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm LLC
the full settlement check first and they would need to deposit it into their account and wait for it to clear before I would be issued my check. Is this normal?
answered on Aug 24, 2019
Yes, this is normal. Attorneys usually have to deposit the funds into a trust account first to clear. The only way that would not occur would be if the insurance company provided separate checks for everyone with a lien/interest in the settlement amount.
Attorney James J. Hux
Hux Law Firm, LLC
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