Questions answered by Matthew James Porter Coffman

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Work injury

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 24, 2014

You should definitely speak with an experienced workers' compensation attorney. You may also need to speak with an employment attorney regarding...

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Can I change positions at current employer if I am unable to perform current job duties due to work place injury?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 24, 2014

The answer to this question may depend on many factors. If you have been working long enough, your employer is large enough, and you are only...

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I was let go of my job due to a company was being extremely rude.

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 23, 2014

I agree. Ohio is an at-will employment state so you can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all. You cannot, however, be terminated for an...

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Can my job fire me for being in the hospital for 4 days under observation not inpatient? I can't control what the dr codes me

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 22, 2014

Contact an employment attorney to discuss your rights further. These cases are very fact driven and an in-depth conversation of what was...

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13 weeks pregnant and being discriminated at work. Please help! I don't want to lose my job who do I contact?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 22, 2014

I agree that you should contact an employment attorney to discuss your rights under the FMLA, ADA, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978....

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How do i pursue sexual harassment, hostile and unsafe work environment since then.

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 22, 2014

I agree. Contact an employment attorney immediately. I'm unsure what papers he has requested that you fill out, but I would speak with an attorney...

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Can I get fired from my job if I was commited into the coping center for depression for 5days?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

I agree that you should speak with an Ohio employment attorney about the circumstances of your termination. If your employer was on notice of the...

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Can I be fire after being hired with felonies? I just got fired monday for my felony. I never did wrong at work..

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

Yes. In Ohio, you can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all unless the reason for your termination was unlawful. Terminating an employee...

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Landlord lied about reason for terminating our lease. Is it possible to sue? (We're in Ohio.)

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 17, 2014

Leases are contracts. You would need an attorney to review the lease to fully understand the terms and conditions of the lease. However, from the...

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Can work fire you because of a doctor order?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 17, 2014

You need to immediately contact an employment attorney to discuss the circumstances of your employment. You are requesting an accommodation when...

Matthew James Porter Coffman's Answers (506)

Work injury

Can I change positions at current employer if I am unable to perform current job duties due to work place injury?

I was let go of my job due to a company was being extremely rude.

Can my job fire me for being in the hospital for 4 days under observation not inpatient? I can't control what the dr codes me

13 weeks pregnant and being discriminated at work. Please help! I don't want to lose my job who do I contact?

How do i pursue sexual harassment, hostile and unsafe work environment since then.

Can I get fired from my job if I was commited into the coping center for depression for 5days?

Can I be fire after being hired with felonies? I just got fired monday for my felony. I never did wrong at work..

Landlord lied about reason for terminating our lease. Is it possible to sue? (We're in Ohio.)

Can work fire you because of a doctor order?