Questions answered by James J. Hux

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Is this retaliation?

James's answer | Answered on April 05, 2019

What you are describing could potentially be retaliation. You would need to speak to an employment law attorney as soon as possible to discuss your...

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What can i do in This situation?

James's answer | Answered on March 26, 2019

Your employer is required to pay you for your hours worked, including overtime. You can contact the Ohio Department of Labor and make a wage...

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Can fmla days be counted against you while being forced to be on administrative leave in ohio?

James's answer | Answered on March 21, 2019

As Attorney Starke has mentioned, the treatment by your employer seems odd to say the least. You should contact an employment law attorney and...

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Can I be let go for an injury I didn't even fill a workers comp out for and was fine about?

James's answer | Answered on March 12, 2019

You may actually have a public policy claim. It is established by case law that realized there was a gap between what Ohio law covered and the...

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Can a seasonal employee be told they can't come back to work for a small stroke after they told you you can come back in OH?

James's answer | Answered on March 12, 2019

You could potentially have a claim for disability discrimination, but you would need to go over the facts in more detail with an employment law...

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Can my employer change my job code and rate of pay if I was hired at higher wage?

James's answer | Answered on March 10, 2019

Based on what you are saying here, there doesn't appear to he any illegal action by your employer. If the rate was changed in retaliation or...

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I made personal purchases on a credit card that had my name on it but it’s not technically my card. Will I be charged?

James's answer | Answered on March 06, 2019

This may be more of a criminal law question so I transferred the question there. You will also need an attorney to look at your severance...

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Are settlement authority agreement required by law before we start proceeding in ohio?

James's answer | Answered on March 06, 2019

Settlement authority is not required but plenty of law firms use them in practice. This is especially true when a case is taken on a contingency...

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Do I have grounds for a lawsuit?

James's answer | Answered on March 05, 2019

Unless you were actually harmed by the hiring, it would be difficult to see any claim you would have. As always, feel free to speak with an...

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How can I go about suing a company during to medical

James's answer | Answered on February 28, 2019

Just as Mr. DeWitt stated, any attorney would need a lot more information to help you out. There could potentially be several different claims...

James J. Hux's Answers (567)

Is this retaliation?

What can i do in This situation?

Can fmla days be counted against you while being forced to be on administrative leave in ohio?

Can I be let go for an injury I didn't even fill a workers comp out for and was fine about?

Can a seasonal employee be told they can't come back to work for a small stroke after they told you you can come back in OH?

Can my employer change my job code and rate of pay if I was hired at higher wage?

I made personal purchases on a credit card that had my name on it but it’s not technically my card. Will I be charged?

Are settlement authority agreement required by law before we start proceeding in ohio?

Do I have grounds for a lawsuit?

How can I go about suing a company during to medical