Received a breathalyzer at work and failed but wasn’t drinking but had drank the night before
answered on Mar 29, 2022
Assuming your position with your employer was an at-will employment relationship, it would may be difficult to challenge the legality of your employer's decision to end this at-will relationship based upon a failed breathalyzer test, regardless of whether you consumed alcohol that day or not,... View More 
An ex-coworker sent me a text message stating people will be going after me after he talks to them and they will beat me, this is after he caused me issues at work by lying to HR and almost getting me fired.
answered on Mar 25, 2022
You can do one or both of the following: report the matter to the police, and/or seek a civil protection order.
There was a employee group chat started that included every employee except for me, where I was the topic of conversation and only negative things that were very defaming were said by two of my employees and even my general manager chimed in. When I brought this to my district managers attention... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2022
That's probably something you should first discuss with the company HR department. If you are being harassed, then you might have a claim against the company if it fails to act. So in that case, use the Find a Lawyer tab to talk to a local employment law attorney.
I’m starting a health care job pending back ground check. I was convicted of a misdemeanor of disorderly conduct 2019 that was changed from child endangerment. Could the amended charge affect employment?
answered on Mar 7, 2022
Yes, it could. You should get the records sealed but you should also know that healthcare providers, if they ask correctly, can get access to sealed records.
I am missing out on a decent amount of money because most people tip on card instead of cash
answered on Mar 4, 2022
Good morning, this practice may be unlawful. I would recommend speaking with an attorney about this. Feel free to give our office a call - we'd be happy to discuss it with you. 614 610 9755.
I was recently offered a promotion at my job that included a monthly bonus and hourly rate increase on December 1, 2021 at which time I accepted via email. However, the promotion was still being processed and I never signed any official documents. Beginning in January, our company took away our... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2022
Unless you have an employment contract or a union collective bargaining agreement that says otherwise, your employer can adjust or reduce your hourly rate of pay at anytime. However, employers cannot reduce an hourly employee's pay below minimum wage for all hours worked in a workweek.
I started a new job Jan 3rd and had faced multiple comments from my boss about me bieng left handed all of witch are video recorded on cameras that have sound but would require a warrant to get I tested positive for covid on the 19th and my boss said that I would be out for 10 days I called in... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2022
Under both Federal and Ohio it is unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees based on their membership in a "protected class" such as their gender, race, religion, nationality ect. Being left or right handed is not a "protected class." Although your employer's... View More
I was let go from a position this week without any warning or documentation. Later that day, I found out that person promoted to my position will now be in charge of her best friend and her sister. At the time, I was currently gathering evidence and paperwork against these employees for time clock... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2022
Ohio is an "at-will" employment state, meaning that your employer can terminate you for any reason, or no reason at all as long as your termination does not violate the law. Ohio and Federal law prohibit employers from terminating employees because of their membership in a protected class... View More
They said we’re required to give 30 days notice and if we don’t, they’ll charge us $500.
answered on Jan 14, 2022
There is not enough information here to fully answer your question. Do you have an employment contract that requires you to provide your employer with 30-days notice before ending your employment? Are you paid on an hourly basis? If you are an hourly employee and not a properly classified exempt... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2021
It means the civil service should promote from within, rather than hiring new people into higher level jobs, whenever possible. But the language is pretty loose, so I wouldn't say it creates any kind of absolute right of a lower level employee to be considered to the exclusion of a... View More
My employer told me I was going to transport an item what is believed to contain an illegal substance. What can happen to my employer? I am in Human Resources and I am in no way shape or form associated with any form of law enforcement. It is unknown if the belongings has an illegal substance... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2021
This largely depends on your employment. If you are a crime lab technician or a law enforcement officer, then transporting illegal substances happens every day and is perfectly legal. If you are a pizza delivery person and your boss asks you to transport drugs, that is a very different story. More... View More
Hired in 2005, I moved to a virtual role during 2012. Following a bankruptcy discharge in 2018 I was notified of a municipal income tax deficiency owed to my residence city. Upon receipt of the notification I worked with the tax authority to attempt to reconcile. This included providing copies of... View More
I'm a designer. The item is available for public availability on the company website and in advertising. It's to showcase for my personal portfolio for future employers. I signed an NDA when I was hired and our employee handbook shows my employer has exclusive rights to anything and... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2021
Depending on what it is you probably are out of luck
Consult with an attorney
You may be able to create something similar to show, something that is not infringing in your employer's rights
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.
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My wife's job is requiring her to do a job she is not paid to.
They are requiring her to complete lead teacher responsibilities and will not give her the pay raise that goes along with it. they say she does not have the qualifications. She filled in for the former lead teach when she... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2021
In Ohio, an employer can generally change an employee's job duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason, without any adjustment to compensation. If your wife's employer's practice is violating a term of a Collective Bargaining Agreement, she could contact her union for... View More
I was hired for customer support/call center. For 3 weeks, my manager has had customer support doing warehouse jobs- picking & shipping.
answered on Jul 7, 2021
Generally, your employer can change your job description and job duties at any time for any reason, regardless of whether you were hired to do a particular job. However, if there is a medical reason that you cannot complete the job duties of the warehouse position, then you can request an... View More
I had turned in paperwork for FMLA to my dr at an appointment. I filled everything out on my end and paid the fee to have it done. I was fired from my job of 10 years due to points and the fact that the fmla paperwork didn't get turned in. Before the due date of my paperwork I had called my dr... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2021
Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local employment law attorney who can review all the facts of the situation and your termination and advise you, and then contact your employer about any violation of FMLA that the employer might have done. That might get your job back.
I am currently working as a receptionist and I gross $24,000 annually. My boss told me I was salary exempt but I don't believe my compensation or job description qualify me for this. I'm working 60+ hour weeks and would like to know if I'm being taken advantage of. I am also having... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2021
In order to be properly classified as an exempt employee, your employer must prove that you meet both a "salary basis" test and a "duties" test. As part of the salary basis test, employees must be paid at least $684.00 per week in order to be paid on a salary basis. Based on... View More
I quit due to commute issues and other personal reasons and I checked the company payroll app to see how much I’m supposed to get paid but it only says I get paid for one day. Is this correct or should I get in contact with the payroll manager?
answered on Jun 17, 2021
Hello, more information is needed here. The company is required to pay you at least the minimum wage for all hours you worked and and time and a half of our hourly wage if you were paid hourly for all hours worked above 40 in a workweek. I would wait to see how much you are paid and then reach out... View More
The teacher has targeted my daughter on multiple occasions and after having a sit down meeting with her and the principal, how can I get notice to her that legal action will be taken to stop the harassment?
answered on Jun 5, 2021
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Such a letter could be possible. If you consulted with an attorney, before writing such a letter, they would probably want to know more about the matter and all the issues involved, as well as protocols followed by the... View More
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