I work for a local government entity. Boss wrote me up for a specific task. Co-worker has never been written up. Legal?

Only if it raises to the level of an adverse employment action and is based on a protected characteristic. Not every petty slight and annoyance in...

You may also have an issue with being misclassified as an independent contractor. While non-competes are usually enforced in Ohio, including in the...

I was off work for 6 weeks in 2015 for surgery and did not file a claim for STD at that time.

While STD benefits are plan benefits so everything is dictated by the express terms of the plan, which you will need to review to be sure, it is...

Can you be denied unemployment do to your integrity/ morals

It is unclear whether the circumstances here will be sufficient to be deemed "just cause" grounds termination for purposes of Ohio Job and Family...

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If I work as a public employee can my employer include in my evaluation whether or not I use FMLA time?

Typically future/potential employers do not request to see your HR file. Even if they did, typically FMLA leave information would be kept is a...

Am i entitled to any compensation? after being sent home immediately after showing up without prior notice?

While some states, including California, require an employer to pay an employee for a certain number of hours if the employee is scheduled to and...

Do I have to report a cash award while I am receiving unemployment benefits?

I cannot remember what the unemployment certification you have to fill out every week requests that you provide. If unemployment requests you to...

I was discharged for attendance. i have medical issues which caused my absences. i didnt have any fmla available

You should discuss this with an employment attorney as their might be an argument that the company should have provided you more time off in light...

Is this a violation of the SCA and the ECTA?

The SCA does not apply to just government employees and if your stored communications were accessed without permission there could be a violation....

What can I do of my employer doesn't pay my complete salary?

If you are salaried, the employer does not have to pay a full week on the beginning and ending week's of your employment. No work. No pay.