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Is there any way to challenge the state's failure to pay unemployment compensation benefits?
My wife lost her job in June 2007 when her employer moved his laboratory from Cleveland, Ohio to Buffalo, New York. Since she lost her job through no fault of her own, she qualified and applied for un...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 19, 2010 2:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is it legal to lower the required min quals of jobs for employees vs ext cands
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I have the following questions as a Non-Union, Non-Civil Service, New York State Government Employer: Is it legal to lower the required minimum qu...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 19, 2010 1:16 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can my supervisor pull my time sheet and repremand me about my FMLA time?
Back in June, my new supervisor(but worked here for years) had my co-worker go to personnel and ask for my last six months of timesheets. Then my sup called me into her office, and started showing me ...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 18, 2010 5:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Is it legal for an employer to not pay you for PTO hrs?
My job gave me a 1 week notice that they where closing down. I did not take a vacation all year and was planing to do this in december, however they are closing the doors in november. I have approx. 1...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 18, 2010 12:33 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Can an employer terminate employment without providing proof of why you're being discharged?
My employer terminated me today, she stated that she was told by the old D.O.N (who is no longer employed at our facility) that I was verbally told that 2 absences in my 90 probationary period was an ...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 16, 2010 1:10 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Termination with no reason given by HR representative of the company
Yesterday right after lunch, the rgional manager of my company along with a HR representative entered my office and shut the door. The HR rep proceeded to say, we decided to go in a different directio...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 12, 2010 1:35 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

We have 29 employees total - are we required to follow FMLA regulations?
We have 29 employees total - 14 in Ohio, 5 in PA, 1 in NJ, 1 in GA and 1 in FL and 7 Over The Road Truck Drivers What do we need to do as far as FMLA if anything - I recall there being a stipulation a...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 12, 2010 11:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Can my employer fire me for missing work due to an injury that occurred outside of work?
I recently strained a muscle in my lower leg while stepping over a baby gate at home. Urgent Care gave me crutches and told me to stay off the leg for 3-4 days. I missed 1 night of work. The next day ...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 11, 2010 7:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is there anything you can do after a company offers you a position and then calls back to reneg?
A friend of mine was offered a position at Nestle Waters/Poland Spring Corp as a driver on Monday morning over the phone. The HR recruiter called him back a few hours later to say he can't have the jo...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 10, 2010 2:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

How soon can an employer pay unemployment insurance on a reduced pay package after implementing it?
I am facing a reduction of pay on Dec 1st of 50% or annually. If I accept the offer my fear is that my employer is looking to then fire me and only pay reduced unemployment insurance. Is this possible...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 9, 2010 7:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio