I was denied an FMLA LOA due to a 2nd illness. Is this legal?

As another lawyer's answer to your question suggests, the response to your question depends on a number of factors. Did your employer give a...

Is overtime paid for weekly hours, or paycheck hours?

As another lawyer has indicated, overtime is based upon 40 hours in a work week or 7 day period. The employer cannot average the hours worked over...

Can my sister re-apply for workers comp after signing form to "close case"

Your sister really needs to consult with an experienced workers compensation attorney. I am not sure what form she signed to "close" her case. If...

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How is overtime calculated when there are different pays?

Generally, the overtime rate must be calculated using all of the renumeration an employee receives. This would include not only the base rate but...

Back strain after lifting injury

You absolutely do need to consult a lawyer, and do so immediately. There are time deadlines that exist in your case, and your worker's...

Work injury. What can I do?

As another answer to your question indicates, your recourse will probably only be through the Ohio worker's compensation system. An injured...

Does a former employer have right to appeal a ODJFS ruling, discharged without just cause under section 4141.29 (D)(2)(a)?

The unemployment compensation system allows for several appeals, which can be made by an employee (if the claim is denied) or an employer (if the...

Disputed unemployment, between me and my employer. Based on the details what is my case and what should I know?

You need to do two things. First, if you have not already done so, you should immediately request a copy of your file from the Ohio Department...

Can a new employer end your employment without a valid reason?

Ohio is known as an "employment at will" state, which means that generally an employer can fire an employee at any time for any reason. However,...

Do I report that I have applied for disability to the Ohio unemployment office and vice versa?

As the other answers to your question indicate, you really should consult a lawyer in this situation. The problem is that if you try to collect...