I worked in a restaurant kitchen. My manager wanted to fire me for a while because I once point out that she did not follow the rules announced on the very morning. She cut off my working time while added my working load. Then she ganged with other employee to harass me –to test my temperature... Read more »
Hi, more facts are needed here to fully evaluate your claim, but it doesn't appear your termination was unlawful based on what you stated here. Your termination could have been unlawful if it was based on your race, color, gender, religion, amongst other things. I would reach out to an... Read more »
she was told to do something several times that the work situation was hot and she didn't do it. I lost my temper and cursed.
As a matter of Ohio law, this is not illegal. Ohio is a one-party state for recordings, which means only one person has to be aware that the interaction is being recorded and consent to it to have the recording be legal. Her recording you at work may violate a corporate policy resulting in... Read more »
I was given a doctors note stating I can not wear a face mask, but my work said that since the doctor's note doesn't state why I can't wear one it's not a approved reason.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, your employer is obligated to engage in an interactive process with you to come up with a reasonable accommodation for a disability. If your employer has additional questions about what your disability is and how it restricts your ability to wear a mask to... Read more »
I am an independent contractor at a group mental health practice. I was informed that my supervisor has decided to terminate me from the company stating that my decision to open my own practice outside of hers is a conflict of interest. I informed her of my decision 3 weeks ago and she responded in... Read more »
SHe can terminate you for any non-discriminatory reason. The reason she gave, that you are directly competing with the business, is nondiscriminatory. She is allowed to terminate you.
I do not reside near the school and they already told me that he is not allowed on campus.
In all likelihood you are an at will employee, which is the default in Ohio. You can be terminated for any reason so long as it doesn’t have to do with your membership in a protected class such as race, religion, or sex.
My availability recently changed from working 31 hours a week to now I am only able to work Saturdays while I agreed to care for my niece at home during the week. I am not her primary caretaking. My employer recently asked if we would have any restrictions to our schedules when we reopened after... Read more »
The real question is whether your employer had an obligation to continue your employment for Saturdays only and, if not and she decides to employ someone else, whether you have any rights as a result of her ending of the employment.
If you are an employee at will, which you probably are,... Read more »
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
That doesn't sound legal at all. You should contact an employment law attorney.
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.
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
Generally, yes. Employers can require the usage of PPE to protect employees against the spread of COVID-19. Is the employer singling you out by requesting that only you wear one? Is there a specific reason you do not wish to wear one, like a religious reason, for example?
Co worker be sent back to the nursing floor. Should she speak to HR if they tell her she has to go back? Is this a legal issue if they try? Thanks.
Your wife can request that she not be required to return to the nursing floor, but her employer can require her to work in a different role depending in the needs of the business. Without some other reason (for example, a requested accommodation based on a medical condition), your wife would not... Read more »
Was fired for saying it’s unacceptable that we’re brought back to work just enough to lose unemployment and receive less weekly than we were prior to covid and was told I refused to work and had to leave. I said I’m not quitting and the manager forced me to go home
You should send your boss an email or other written message indicating that you are willing and able to return to work. If your boss refuses to allow you to return to work, then you should apply for unemployment benefits.
I work for a local school district, in which is paying me $650 or less bi-weekly, which is below poverty guidelines.My secondary employer is with a charter bus company, in which provided me with a mass lay off notice. Realistically, I cannot survive on $650 or less bi-weekly from the school... Read more »
When you file for Ohio unemployment, they look at your income and jobs during your base period. You cannot select one job or the other for them to look at. If you had two jobs and were laid off from one, they will look at both jobs.
If an employee is laid off from one job but still... Read more »
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?
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
Yes. Safety equipment, including masks to prevent infectious disease, can be made mandatory by an employer. If you have a medical or religious objection, you may be able to receive a reasonable accommodation, but absent evidence of discrimination the employer can require this.
My daughter teaches at Ohio State and since they won't be holding summer classes this year due to covid-19, she will be unemployed from May to August. In the past, when she was still a student, they technically have "terminated" her and rehired her for the next semester. This time... Read more »
Voluntarily resigning your position is a problem for unemployment benefits since you are only supposed to collect those benefits if you are unemployed through no fault of your own.
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... Read more »
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
currently a full-time graduate student. My sons school closed and my child care provider is closed. I requested 2 weeks leave to care for my son and find alternative childcare. There are other OTs available to cover my caseload until I can return. My employer threatened to report me to state for... Read more »
Under the new Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Paid Family and Medical Leave Act you should be eligible for paid time off to care for your son while his school is closed and no caregiver is available. Your employer can pay for the paid leave with a tax credit. In addition, your employer cannot... Read more »
I am also currently on FMLA because I have autoimmune disease
HR was on the email my boss sent me saying I was refusing to work. Even though I offered suggestions like having IT remotely add the phone app to my computer or have the calls go to voicemail and I return the calls using my... Read more »
If you are on FMLA you cannot be terminated as you are not supposed to be working anyway. If they terminate you while you are on leave you have several causes of action against your employer.
I’m in Ohio and my employer changed insurance companies effective the first of this year. Neither I nor my therapist realized that this change made her out of network as many of her patients have the same employer as I and I found her through my old insurance which was provided by the same... Read more »
Your employer will not be liable to pay or waive the expense. It is your responsibility to ensure that your health care providers are covered under your employer's insurance plan. You can ask if your therapist or your insurance company is willing to work with you on payments.
Ohio has recently passed laws expanding unemployment eligibility due to issues caused by COVID-19. However, employees are not eligible for unemployment if they voluntarily quit their jobs, so unfortunately, this person would not be eligible for unemployment under the circumstances. However, he... Read more »
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