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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: I was placed on administrative leave because I asked for legal representation when talking to HR
Greg Mansell
Greg Mansell
answered on Nov 6, 2019

You have a right to legal representation but not necessarily during your meetings with your company. Further analysis and information is needed to determine if this is violates public policy law.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Can someone accuse you of sexual harrasment when you was joking with a friend on the pack line about a item that you was

Sending down the line and the person that accused me was just ease dropping in to the convo but i did apologized to the person but i was terminated on sexual harrasment when i was no where near her never spoke to her only to apologize if i offended her and the comment wasnt towards her but there... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on May 28, 2019

Unless you had a written employment contract your employer can terminate you for any reason.

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Asked a girl for a pic. Found out she's a minor niether one of sent a pic. Can I get in trouble?

It turned into a short conversation but never went anywhere.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 25, 2019

You probably won’t. We don’t see a lot of charges for attempted possession of child pornography or attempted importuning. Just leave her alone.

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law, Landlord - Tenant and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: How do I gike spying charges on my roommate, when it is non traceable thru the internet?

I am almost 100% positive my roommate and gf are hacking into my laptop to spy, along with having access to the empty apartment nextdoor. How do I start anything to make it stop?

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Mar 27, 2019

Although I am not admitted to practice law in Ohio, I doubt whether Ohio has any statute that covers this very specific unusual question. If I were you I would try to find some very sophisticated anti-virus software that will protect your laptop against all unwanted intrusion. Other than informing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Should i Bring a sexual Discrimination lawsuit against my employer?

Im a woman, i currently work for my employer 3years in Akron Ohio, I asked the kitchen manager if i could transfer to the kitchen. His instant reply, very loudly, in front of multiple people was "No! Absolutely Not! You'll only F**K all my guys back there, thats the only reason you want... View More

Neil Klingshirn
Neil Klingshirn
answered on Jan 13, 2019

Every case is different, so the best course is to get advice specific to your situation. That said, as a general rule you should evaluate the strength of the evidence for your claim, the amount of damages you could recover and the costs you will incur to recover those damages.

Here, your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: If 18 U.S.C. 1470 then why do adults get charged for sending sexual images to minors over 15?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jul 20, 2018

Because the statute you cited says 16...

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: My 16 year old friend had sex with a 59 year old man. Is that legal?
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 15, 2018

If it was consensual, and he is not in a position of authority over her (teacher, coach, psychiatrist, etc.), then it is technically legal. This is a very risky situation though for the adult man. There are lots of other ways for him to get in trouble sleeping with a minor aside from the statutory... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: my fiance is being charged with felony 3 gross sexual imposition 2907.05 in Ohio and has 8-15 years.

i just need to know is that over the maxiumum limit for prison time for this act. it was with a 7 year old

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 23, 2018

Do you know how many counts there are?

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: My wife was the subject of a contractors sexual dreams. Supervisor told her it was likely due to her choice in outfits.

Is this sexual harassment? Stating that the reason for the outside contracts sexual dreams were caused by her choice of clothing? The employer has no specific dress code and the clothing cited by the employer was heels, leggings, and glitter blouses.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Feb 22, 2018

A single incident generally isn't enough. But, a pattern of such behaviors, which seems likely, can be real cause for concern for the employer. If the employer has a sexual harassment complaint procedure, be sure your wife files the proper complaints and then talk with an attorney.

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Q: I reported sexual harassment happening in the workplace and my boss told me it would be handled discreetly and was not.

I reported sexual harassment happening in the workplace and my boss told me it would be handled discreetly and no one would even have to know a fellow employee reported it. This was not the case, however, and all employees knew and were trying every day I worked to find out who the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: I was unconsentually kissed and touched multiple times. Is it an assault, battery, or simple battery charge?

He had kissed my mouth multiple times, tongue involved. He had hugged me from behind, pressed me against a counter top so I couldn't escape, I felt the knife in his front pocket against my butt. He refused to put away the knife he was playing with despite my asking and commenting. He had... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Oct 30, 2017

Have you called the police? You many want to do that. Potential charges: (1) assault, (2) unlawful restraint, (3) kidnapping, (4) menacing, (5) aggravated menacing, (6) sexual imposition.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: 15 year old accused of raping another minor, and it hasn't gone to court in 2 years, can it still after accused turns 18

Parents, at lawyer advice, have refused testimony or questioning of any kind from accused.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Aug 14, 2017

Yes, it can still go court. The parents' lawyer gave good advice.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: My former PCP has committed purjury to the OH Med Brd. I mailed the info to the Med Board. Will it be looked into?

I am an adult male victim of sex misconduct at the hands of my former PCP. Last yr his license was suspended for 6 months followed by 2 yrs of probation. Thru therapy I know know I did nothing wrong and was the victim of a sex crime several times over. The dr lied to the med brd on at least 10... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jul 31, 2016

You should take your information to the police and prosecutor. Sex crimes are treated very seriously, but the medical board can only take his license.

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