The information in your question tends to suggest that this does not pertain to a workers' compensation claim? In Ohio, medical bills are usually...

What a horrific situation. While the employer's actions are both clueless and tone-deaf, they are, nevertheless, legal.

Is it legal for a new hire to be hired in at a higher salary than current employees who have been here five yrs or more?

Yes. It is perfectly legal. The law in Ohio is known as "employment at will." An employee who is dissatisfied with the terms of his or her...

Can I keep my personal injury settlement by opting for structured settlement. My injury rendered me disabled.

Settling a workers' compensation claim while receiving SSD and Medicare can be very tricky. You are entering an area where obtaining proper legal...

Is there any legal rights I am not being given by my employer for this identity theft situation?

If your identity is stolen, then you have a claim for negligence against your employer. Until then, your employer is providing you with a means to...

What do I do when being blackmailed/extorted?

Report them to the police. Extortion is a crime. It is a third degree felony. See R.C. sec. 2905.11

How long do you have to sue for wrongful termination?

The workers' compensation retaliation statute (R.C. sec. 4123.90) requires that a letter go out within 90 days of the retaliatory act. Any lawsuit...

Can my wife sue her workplace?

Your question is unclear as to the remedy you seek. If she had a hand injury, then she would clearly be entitled to claim through her employer's...

In the state of Ohio- where at will termination is a functioning rule- how does this impact job opportunities going forward?

As noted by your question, the GENERAL rule is that the employee works at the will of the employer, and can be fired at any time and for any...

Can I sue my employer for wrongful termination?

As noted, you cannot pursue a wrongful termination claim unless the stated justification for termination is pretext, and the real reason is some...