Questions answered by Matthew James Porter Coffman

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Can I be fired because of my past relationships with my manager and co-workers? I was recently diagnosed with OCPD.

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 02, 2014

If you believe you are being harassed because of issues associated with your OCPD, then you should report the fact that you have OCPD in writing to...

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Can an employer have its hourly employee keep two time cards.

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 02, 2014

You should contact an employment attorney to discuss your employer's actions further. An employer cannot take time off your total hours for a week...

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I was discharged from my employer after 37 years, due to work performance. This was not a downsize event.

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

The ODJFS determination has no bearing on whether you have a legal claim and it is not admissible. For the purposes of receiving unemployment...

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Certain people at my work place got bonus money or raises, I myself didn't get anything, some drivers got as much as $4000.00 .

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

I agree with the previous answers. Employers cannot treat employees differently on the basis of their gender. If you believe you have been harassed...

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My part-time job is elimating a postion and decreasing all our pay we must reapply for another position...but we will still hav

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

From the facts you have provided, it sounds like everyone's paying is being cut. As long as you are being paid at least minimum wage and time and a...

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I was terminated from my job, and when I tried to collect unemployment they said I voluntarily quit, what can I do?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

If your employer has misstated the nature of your separation from the company, you should make sure that you appeal the determination in order to...

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Union contract has -NO-mention of Sunday work,,company is making a mandatory Sunday-with penalties if you don't work-is it legal

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 23, 2014

I agree. Contact an Ohio employment attorney to fully discuss your question. Many employment attorneys offer free consultations. Matthew J.P....

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Do I have a discrimination case here. Not sure where it should be adressed

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

I agree that you should contact an employment attorney to discuss your termination. Many employment attorneys will offer free...

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Hello, my wife is working for a small cleaning company and some of their ways are questionable to me. Is the following legal?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

I agree with Rachel that it might be worthwhile to have your wife contact an employment attorney to sort through how your wife is being...

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I was terminated because I used my cell phone at work. I was working for a landscaping company.

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 22, 2014

Ideally employers would treat all employees the same. However, unless you were treated differently and terminated because of your race, gender,...

Matthew James Porter Coffman's Answers (506)

Can I be fired because of my past relationships with my manager and co-workers? I was recently diagnosed with OCPD.

Can an employer have its hourly employee keep two time cards.

I was discharged from my employer after 37 years, due to work performance. This was not a downsize event.

Certain people at my work place got bonus money or raises, I myself didn't get anything, some drivers got as much as $4000.00 .

My part-time job is elimating a postion and decreasing all our pay we must reapply for another position...but we will still hav

I was terminated from my job, and when I tried to collect unemployment they said I voluntarily quit, what can I do?

Union contract has -NO-mention of Sunday work,,company is making a mandatory Sunday-with penalties if you don't work-is it legal

Do I have a discrimination case here. Not sure where it should be adressed

Hello, my wife is working for a small cleaning company and some of their ways are questionable to me. Is the following legal?

I was terminated because I used my cell phone at work. I was working for a landscaping company.