Ohio Questions and Answers
How can they tell me no matter where I work and get laid off for the next year I can
I took the buyout Jan. 1 2007 Since then I have been employed with company and worked over 7 months and was laid off..I applied for Unemployment and was paid for 4 weeks and now Unemployment is saying...
1 answer | asked Mar 12, 2008 10:51 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
No compete clause in ultrasound
I currently work for a mobile ultrasound company that provides services in the Youngstown, Warren, Akron/Canton areas as well as some of the other surrounding areas. I have been offered a job at anoth...
1 answer | asked Feb 28, 2008 8:10 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
preapproved ot
I often work 45 to 55 hours a week, but my employer says that overtime must be pre-approved. Is this correct.
1 answer | asked Feb 26, 2008 8:54 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Rules for Salary employees regarding overtime
Dear Mel, A couple of questions: 1. If I have a business meeting in the middle of the day can my employer deduct the travel time from my hours worked? 2. I work for a nonprofit agency as an exempt emp...
1 answer | asked Feb 26, 2008 3:13 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Wrongful termination and withholding documentation
My wife was recently let go after a leave of absence for her pregnancy. They stated it was because of performance issues yet she was never counseled or written up for these so called issues. She actua...
1 answer | asked Feb 25, 2008 1:33 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
renege on pan plan after task accomplished
I have worked for my company for many years and have worked in many departments. In late 2006, I accepted a position in the sales dept signing an agreement of salary and commissions to be paid. After ...
1 answer | asked Feb 21, 2008 09:21 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Lying to the Police
I have recently applied for a police officers position, listing one of my former employers job as a reference. I had to list all previous employers for the Personal History Questionnaire, during my Ba...
1 answer | asked Feb 7, 2008 3:01 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Compensation For Declining Healthcare Plan
The company I work for compensates several male employees who do not choose to participate in the medical insurance plan at a rate of $2 per hour (they are covered under their spouse's plans). I and a...
1 answer | asked Jan 25, 2008 08:08 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Comp Time- vs- Over Time
I am a non-exempt employee. My Employer has told me they will no longer pay overtime for ovetime worked but said I can take the time off at a later date. They are calling it "Comp Time". But I do not ...
1 answer | asked Jan 21, 2008 10:18 AM [EST] | applies to Ohio
Liability of new ER in regards to hiring ee with non compete
Does an employer have any liability if they know of a non compete agreement that an applicant has and they hire the applicant anyway. I know it is bad business of course but I am trying to explain wha...
1 answer | asked Jan 18, 2008 4:11 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio