Ohio Questions and Answers about Wrongful discharge

Was I unfairly terminated and if so what are my options?
I called off work due to a medical issue. When I tried contacting my supervisor about returning to work my calls were not returned. I showed up for work and was told via phone that I needed a return t...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 12, 2014 06:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can an employer hire an employee for a policy violation which is not enforced equally to everyone?
I was recently fired from the Department of Youth Services for policy violations which are not followed by other employees. Do I have any rights for following common practice instead of written policy...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 30, 2013 04:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

How long after a "mutually separated agreement" can a case be reviewed as wrongful discharge?
On Dec 27th 2012, I was called to come into my company while I was on my mandatory one-week vacation to meet with my boss, who is the Deputy Exec Director. I agreed to come into the office, because I ...
1 answer  |  asked May 5, 2013 11:14 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

STD/FMLA situation. refused to accommodate and FMLA lapsed. ODJS D/c without just cause.
I had a massive blood clot in right leg and was on STD/FMLA. My lovely boss would not agree to hold my RN educator job (desk)so my physician cleared me to return to work. I was using cane. Restriction...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 14, 2013 11:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I think I may be let go for being out of work for medical reason 4 days.
My employer posted a job opening for my job while I was out sick for 4 days and have medical documentation to prove it. I found out about the posting from my colleges job site the same day they posted...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 20, 2012 8:40 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

is it illeagal to get fired for no show no call when your off for doctors excuse?
i worked may 25 2012 got up on may 26 2012 and went to urgent care and i have plantar fissitis i have dr excuses all the up to june 7 i called in today and was told i was fired for noncall no show 3 t...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 4, 2012 3:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Was this fair is there something I can do about this situation?
Hello I was fired from my job last night. I told the assistant manager If I could com into work at a later time which was supposed to be 7:30. I was running later and I didn't walk into work until 8. ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 19, 2012 06:12 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I be fired because I heard my boss yell that I was an f---Btch and I called him on it?
Today I was suppose to meet with a client and my boss told me to reschedule, so I did. I was in my cube working on other issues at hand, when I heard the owner/my boss ask another employee why I left ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 13, 2012 12:18 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can I be terminated because of one incident in my 38 months with employer?
On 9/30/11, I had a meeting with the Director of an agency and the client working in their facility. The Director wanted to end the program with the client because he failed to perform his duties to t...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 9, 2011 10:10 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

do i have a case?????
I am a road driver for YRC in cincinnati oh. i was refused work/ fired for walking out on the job (per employer) the following is my statement ...On 9-10-11 I was called for work at 4:21 pm Derrick, a...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 18, 2011 7:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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