Questions answered by Matthew James Porter Coffman

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Is there a attorney who can help me with a old sexual harrassment situation and help with the fact that my job has not helped?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 29, 2014

I agree. From the facts you set forth, your harasser is no longer with the company. The company does not need to take any further action in regards...

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Is it legal for them to fire me?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 25, 2014

I agree that you should contact an employment attorney immediately to discuss your employment. Many employment law firms, including my office, are...

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How can I document or prove a case for race/color discrimination that leads to wrongful termination?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

I agree that you should contact an employment attorney immediately. The involvement of an attorney might help you keep your job. In the...

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What does "I assign to the Ohio Department of Commerce all rights, title, and interest to my claim for wages against employer."

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

You should contact a local employment attorney to discuss your rights immediately. It may be better that you pursue a private action through a...

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What constitutes discrimination? Can our District Manager favoring male managers be discrimination?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 09, 2014

You should contact an employment attorney. You likely engaged in a protected activity by reporting the harassment and discrimination you...

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Is it legal to allow smoking inside the building of a workplace of ~ 25 individuals in Kent, Oh? If not, what are my options?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

I'm sorry to hear you are being subjected to secondhand smoke. However, I agree with David's instructions in order to gain protection under the...

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Post hire, asked to relinquish right to be paid for earned PTO should separation occur. denied PTO requests, fired me- $ due?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

The provision is likely enforceable. However, you may want to speak with an attorney about the circumstances of your termination and the...

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Can an employer mandate that you have a car and can they fire you if you do not?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

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

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Should she contact an attorney?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

You should instruct your daughter to contact an attorney to discuss the circumstances of her employment as there are multiple potential legal...

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Feeilng Descriminated Against

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 03, 2014

You're right that it isn't fair if you have changed your life, but the more important question is if it is unlawful. I have linked some guidance...

Matthew James Porter Coffman's Answers (506)

Is there a attorney who can help me with a old sexual harrassment situation and help with the fact that my job has not helped?

Is it legal for them to fire me?

How can I document or prove a case for race/color discrimination that leads to wrongful termination?

What does "I assign to the Ohio Department of Commerce all rights, title, and interest to my claim for wages against employer."

What constitutes discrimination? Can our District Manager favoring male managers be discrimination?

Is it legal to allow smoking inside the building of a workplace of ~ 25 individuals in Kent, Oh? If not, what are my options?

Post hire, asked to relinquish right to be paid for earned PTO should separation occur. denied PTO requests, fired me- $ due?

Can an employer mandate that you have a car and can they fire you if you do not?

Should she contact an attorney?

Feeilng Descriminated Against