Is asking for a detailed description of a charge I had gotten and invasion of employment privacy rights?

In the State of Indiana, this type of criminal background screen is allowed for private employment. When you are able, you may want to think about...

Were privacy rights violated

Your version of events is very strange as I am unclear why a state unemployment benefits office would every contact a claimant's family member and...

What are my rights?

While there is no private right of action under HIPAA, there might have been a breach of your personal protected information, depending on what...

Absent Union or other contract to the contrary, PTO is a matter of employer policy. As such, to the extent the employer's policy allows you to...

Is there any requirement by law for an employer to provide a copy of a contract?

While some states have state laws that require employers to provide employees copies of or access to their personnel files, which would contain any...

When should the prevailing wage come into effect?

Prevailing wage is a matter of the work performed. Under Ohio Law, prevailing wage is to be paid to skilled trades employees on public improvement...

Is a work (time) schedule that lists each employee by first and last name an invasion of privacy?

Short Answer: No. Long Answer: While there are a few federal laws that govern privacy, including HIPAA, which applies in the healthcare...

Sexual orientation discrimination and defamation of character

One scenario that plays out in these types of cases is gender discrimination, rather than gender orientation discrimination. The way it works is if...

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I called off sick and now my employer is refusing my paycheck but I was puking in the morning

Employers in Ohio are required to promptly pay employees under the Prompt Pay Act. Failure to do so can expose the employer to liquidated damages.

Can I sue my old employer for unfair business practice?

If you believe you have been improperly paid, you may have a cause of action under the Fair Labor Standards Act under the federal law and/or the...