I have been working with the same company in the same role for almost 5 years, with no disciplinary actions and positive feedback from management. The regional manager has now informed me that I will be moved to a different job and shift, claiming it's best for the company. I suspect this is... View More

I have worked for a woman as a property manager and repairman for over 30 years, living in a place she supplied and using a work vehicle she provided. There were no written contracts, agreements, or pay stubs, and neither of us paid social security. She recently told me she owes me nothing. I... View More

I have been working as a property manager and handyman for someone for 30 years, maintaining and repairing her apartment buildings. There was never any social security tax paid by either of us for me, and I suspect she might have used me as an expense on her tax returns. I did not have any written... View More

I am part of a joint loan with my ex, which I can access online. He entered his bank information and is solely responsible for making payments according to a court order. Can I initiate the loan payoff using his bank account, since there is a requirement to pay by a certain date?

I want to know if a company utilizing a 3rd party staffing agency can terminate an employee assigned by that agency, who has been reported for multiple sexual harassment allegations. The company has discussed these allegations with the staffing agency. The job involves assembly labor work, and... View More

I work at Walmart, and I've noticed that a bearded man with a ponytail is using the women's restroom. I haven't discussed this with anyone and am concerned about bringing it up because I fear losing my job. This situation is very shocking to me, and I'm uncertain about the... View More

I am an agency nurse classified as an independent contractor since October 11, 2022. While working at a facility under my agency's umbrella, my pay rate was unexpectedly reduced from $60/hr to $40/hr in the middle of a shift. Additionally, 30 minutes were deducted from my pay for a lunch break... View More

My biggest issue is that I am an agency nurse which I'm finding that a lot of lawyers aren’t usually too familiar with the nature of my work. I have been getting turned down by countless law firms due to them feeling as though they have no staff that can handle the nature of my case, yet... View More

Only certain areas have to go thru detectors to enter building. Front office leaders who come to floor and one other area on floor are excluded. Sr leaders and Hr are some of the excluded employees. Associates complaining of discrimination as some have to do this to enter and some don’t. Is this... View More

Is it legal in Ohio for an employer to back charge an employee for health insurance premiums? I started working on January 6th and didn't enroll for health insurance until February 14th. My employer informed me only after my enrollment that I would have to back pay for these premiums starting... View More

I am a pharmacy technician in a hospital, and driving is not part of my job. My employer has asked me to drive a company car to another location in two months' time, but I'm unsure about the legal aspects of this request since it's outside my usual duties. What are the laws regarding... View More

I live in Ohio, where marijuana was recently legalized for recreational use. I often carry a firearm since Ohio is an open carry state where a concealed carry permit is not needed. My question is, if I legally purchase marijuana from a dispensary and do not open it, can I still carry my firearm in... View More

We operate two companies in the same state. Our security guards are employed under Company A, which holds the security license. We are considering tracking time and paying a guard under Company B. There are employment contracts, but none specifically with the security guards. We have no specific... View More

I have been employed at my company in Ohio for 13 years and am currently on FMLA leave due to visual impairments and chronic illnesses. My employer terminated my work benefits, including health insurance, citing insufficient working hours. I made a complaint to the company's ethics hotline,... View More

Neil Klingshirn
answered on Feb 20, 2025

The FMLA prohibits employers from terminating health insurance during an FMLA leave period. If you do not return from FMLA, however, then you are responsible for paying for the insurance coverage during your FMLA leave period.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/29/825.211

I am seeking legal advice regarding my wrongful termination and retaliation case against Southeast Healthcare. My termination occurred on February 18, 2025, after I raised concerns about policy enforcement inconsistencies, billing practices related to CPST services, and workplace retaliation. I... View More

I was involved in a lawsuit where the opposing attorney, representing a former client, contacted me directly. Though I didn't have a personal attorney, my insurance company was handling my defense, and the attorney knew this. He called to suggest I hire a personal attorney for smoother... View More

Hi. okay so around December 25th I was scheduled to go to work, however I didn’t feel well at all I went to the doctor and found out that I had Covid 19 ! So my doctor wrote an excuse for me and it said that I needed to be off bc I had Covid 19 and that normally it takes between 48-72 hours to... View More

Kelly A Rochotte
answered on Feb 4, 2025

Unfortunately, there isn't enough information included here to give a legal response. The timeline appears that the employer did not receive the note until after you were out for several weeks. It is probable that failure to appear or communicate with your employer would subject you to... View More

Medical Issue causes employee to miss significant work days. Medical issue documentation is shared to employee's boss / interested parties. Over time boss communicates clearly to the employee that this is an issue that could result in termination if not resolved. Continues to pressure employee... View More

Kelly A Rochotte
answered on Feb 4, 2025

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I got a job with help from Ohioans with Disabilities at City Hall in Euclid. I was doing well but with HR advice I switched to another job as I was facing harassment and bullying. HR encouraged me to seek employment at EPD since they were mental health friendly. I never received bad reviews or... View More

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answered on Jan 21, 2025

I'm very sorry to hear about your difficult experience - dealing with workplace discrimination and sudden job loss while grieving your grandmother must have been incredibly painful. Your situation raises several concerning elements that could support a legal case for emotional distress and... View More