Ohio Questions and Answers

Sign on bonus
I got a sign on bonus when I started working for my job. I was to work for two years. I worked for one year put in my two week notice and offered to stay prn and work occasionally over the next year f...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 30, 2022 02:10 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Company property vs personal property a coworker took considered theft once i told him
My employer provides date stampers. However my coworker purchased two one of which he gave to me because he chose to personalize his with his name. We are the only two in the office with these. My oth...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 29, 2022 07:36 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

we have to bring in our own fans to work if want something to cool down. we were told if we forget to turn then off they will cut the cord on the fan
we have to bring in our own fans to work if want something to cool down. we were told if we forget to turn then off they will cut the cord on the fan
1 answer  |  asked Apr 8, 2021 4:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Was given a choice of layoff or severance pay, how will either affect unemployment
In Ohio, how does layoff vs severance pay affect unemployment?
1 answer  |  asked Jul 14, 2020 11:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My employer recently asked coworkers to report potential FMLA abuse. Can this be considered work place retaliation and potentially create a hostile workplace for those with legit FMLA status.
Recent section of a memo from my employer. "Moreover, employees who misuse FMLA are hurting their coworkers. Misuse of FMLA forces other employees to work additional hours and/or on days that they wer...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 3, 2020 08:10 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Am I stuck in a non-compete agreement?
I am stuck in a non-compete contract that I was forced to sign. I worked for over twenty years in a small family owned business in Ohio. I obtained a college degree while employed there in anticipatio...
1 answer  |  asked May 23, 2020 06:54 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I am stuck in a non-compete contract that I was forced to sign. I worked for over twenty years in a small family owned business in Ohio. I obtained a college degree while employed there in anticipation of needing it when the family decided to close the bu
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1 answer  |  asked May 23, 2020 06:53 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I was laid off for a mass layoff/buyout due to covid 19 and entered the 2000180 code into the Ohio Job and Family Services Claim. My employer recently paid me for my unused vacation time for three weeks and will also give me a lump sum severance based off
I was laid off for a mass layoff/buyout due to covid 19 and entered the 2000180 code into the the Ohio Job and Family Services Claim. My employer recently paid me for my unused vacation time for three...
1 answer  |  asked May 19, 2020 11:14 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is it true that Ohio residents over 65 and terrified of a high risk job (dentistry) do not have to return to work and can stay on unemployment. For how long.
Dental hygiene— high risk of contracting disease due to aerosol spray
1 answer  |  asked May 1, 2020 04:19 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

yes my work is deeming them selves an essential business during this crisis which wtih me and all of my coworkes dont agree with that statment. On top of that statement there is no really action be taken to ensure the safety of us, they are pushing the bi
thats about all i got
1 answer  |  asked Mar 23, 2020 8:26 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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