wrongful termination

Okay, unless you are under a contract or in a union, you are an at-will employee. In Ohio, employees are presumed to be "at will." At-will employees may be terminated for any reason, so long as it's not illegal. Generally, employees who work under an employment contract can only be terminated for reasons specified in the contract. However, in Ohio, the terms of termination can be changed if the parties' conduct shows a clear intent to impose different conditions.
If you check your emplyee handbook, you will likely see that it tells you taht you are an at will employee. While an employer is not required by law to have an employee handbook, in most cases, it is recommended. In Ohio, employee manuals and handbooks are usually insufficient, by themselves, to create an implied employment contract. However, in certain contexts, customs, company policies, employee handbooks, and oral representations may be used to establish an implied employment contract or an implied term of that contract. The laws regarding an employer's duties and responsibilities arising under an employee handbook are complex, and a licensed attorney should be contacted to review individual circumstances.

You also may have a claim if you believe you were fired due to your age or another protected reason (gender, race, religion, etc). And it's illegal for an employer to terminate an employee:
For refusing to break a law
In retaliation for filing a discrimination or safety claim
For taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Without following its own stated procedure or policy
For reasons not contained in the employment contract, if one exists


With respect to unemployment, unemployment benefits are based on combinations of federal and state statutes. Ohio's unemployment compensation program is administered by the state and provides monetary compensation to workers who have been terminated without cause, through no fault of their own. Employees who voluntarily terminate their employment for "good cause" may also be entitled to benefits. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits, administers the Unemployment Compensation Benefits Program. Contact them for more info regarding your rights. You can also find out more about your rights at the link below for the Ohio Bureau of Labor and Wages