How long do I have to file a lawsuit on a workers' compensation claim that has not resolved?

Generally a worker's compensation claim must be filed within two years. If you do not have a filed claim, you still have time to file since you...

Congratulations on your teaching job. In order to receive unemployment compensation until then, you need to satisfy all of the statutory...

Can an at-will state employee in Ohio file a case for wrongful termination if the termination was due to retaliation?

As another lawyer has suggested, employees in Ohio who are "at-will" often have a difficult route when they try to bring a wrongful termination...

How do I make my employer pay me my owed wages?

Generally, an employee owed $1,080 could file an action in small claims court. Another option would be to contact the Wage and Hour Division of...

Employer said they will fire me if we compare confusing pay stubs.

Ohio is an "employment at will" state, which generally means that an employer can terminate an employee for any reason, or no reason at all. ...

My unemployment hearing is waiting to be scheduled. Waiting for what?

The Review Commission is not waiting on you or on your employer. It has a lot of cases to hear, so the wait is based upon the hearing officer's...

I hurt my back at work. Should I notify my employer and file workers compensation?

You may want to consult with a lawyer about whether you should file and, if you do file, whether you file your claim as a new injury or as an...

You do not indicate whether your employer was a private or public employer. If a public employer, it is probably obligated to provide you a copy...

Was laid off tuesday oct 17th boss said he was going bankrupt hired new employee oct 18 can he fight my unemployment

You may not really know if your employer is going to fight your claim, and the basis for fighting it, until you actually file and the employer...

As the other answers to your questions suggest, there are very few limits on what a former employer can tell prospective employers. A former...