Ohio Questions and Answers

Non-Compete Agreement and Forming Company in Direct Competition
I worked for a company that developed software where I was solely responsible for the design and implementation of one large component of their product. I signed a non-compete agreement mid-employment...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 25, 2002 8:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I was forced to resign or get fired...
I was faced with signing resignation paper or getting fired..I am a single parent of a 20 month old. Due to daycare hours (6am-6pm)I was hired to work 9-5.. When my son is ill he is not allowed to go ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 16, 2002 07:27 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Abusive Boss
I work for a small security company. The security company is responsible for security of the gated community that I live in. I have been employed there for six months. I have had several problems with...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 13, 2002 6:25 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Unemployment benfits for quitting
I have worked for for same company 15 yrs. As a Quality Manager. 2 years ago we were bought by large corp. The turnover has been trememndous. I am doing mutiple jobs, working 12-14 hrs a day. We have ...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 11, 2002 11:22 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

denial of tenure in retalitation for boat-rocking
I've filed a grievance with our local supt. because I was supposed to get a bonus for perfect attendance. They sent a snotty response to me that was procedurally late, but it offered me 1/2 of what I'...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 11, 2002 12:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

non disclosure
My employer of the last 11 years is requirng me to sign a non disclosure agreement. Do I have to sign ? Will I get in any trouble if I don't? Thanks, Bruce.....
1 answer  |  asked May 31, 2002 1:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

freelancing while you have a full-time job
I work for a national trade magazine and freelance for local papers and magazines as a second job (since magazine editors don't pay much to start with). I've been doing it for more than five years. Re...
1 answer  |  asked May 30, 2002 09:39 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is this retaliation?
I worked for a medium sized non-profit agency for 24 years maintaining an outstanding employment record. In the past 2 years the Director has forced staff to make numerous questionable and possibly il...
1 answer  |  asked May 3, 2002 6:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Could be discrimination?
I would like to post two signs: Applications not being taken at this time. Applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of hire. ARE THESE SIGNS LEGAL (SAFE) TO POST?
1 answer  |  asked May 1, 2002 08:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Change Required Hours per Week for Salary Employees
I have worked for an Ohio company in a salary position for the past five years. I do not have an employment contract with this employer. I was recently informed that the hours I was required to work d...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 23, 2002 11:01 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio