Ohio Questions and Answers

Right to see my employee files
I just have a simple question. I want to know if I have the legal right to see my employee files. I know that my employer has put notes in my file that are questionable, and I have ask to see my file ...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 8, 2007 2:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Racial Discrimination or at will?
I work for a large insurance agency (at-will). 5 months ago a coworker refused to work for a producer any longer due to his work ethic. I also work for said producer but not with her. The co. did not ...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 26, 2007 6:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

seeking damages for unsafe working enviroment
I work for a very large union. I am a maintenance worker for them. The building I help maintain is constantly in need of remodeling and repairs. None of which permits are pulled to do this extensive w...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 22, 2007 09:04 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Mandatory Overtime for Straight Time Pay
Can an employer require MANDATORY overtime without paying overtime pay (time and a half) because an employee does not have the minimum of 40 hours regular time due to PTO or vacation days in that week...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 17, 2007 06:50 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My Boss told a fellow employee that I slept with his wife.
This may seem like an odd situation. My Manager(boss) told a fellow employee that I slept with his wife( x wife or seperated)He based this on the fact that we where at the same place at the same time....
1 answer  |  asked Aug 7, 2007 07:32 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

mandatory on call
Employer just instituted mandatory on call. 27 hour shift unpaid. Is that legal?
1 answer  |  asked Aug 6, 2007 7:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Awareness of Discrimintory Action
I have been working for a government subcontractor as a temporary since April of this year. Towards the end of May my supervisor decided to request that the position be made permanent and conqeuently ...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 5, 2007 03:52 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Not allowed to have a copy of my performance review?
I recently received a semi-annual performance review by my new employer. It was a good one, but I was told I was not allowed to have a copy of the review. This is the first employer I've had that didn...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 27, 2007 10:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

non compete question
I am a manicurist with an independant contractor's license in the state of Ohio, and I am about to sign a lease agreement to RENT space in a salon in Ohio. The owner/landlord has put a non compete par...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 24, 2007 11:09 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

non compete
I am an independent contractor massage therapist. About a year ago I signed an agreement with a booking agient. I was NOT an employee, but an IC, taking care of my own taxes, etc. There is a non compe...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 22, 2007 4:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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