Can i fire

Yes, you can terminate the employee for absenteeism. However, you should make sure you are applying your attendance policy (even if it is just an...

I work for a State agency. I witnessed two employees having a verbal altercation and reported. Whole dept got corr counseling??

While this certainly doesn't seem fair, it also doesn't seem to rise to the level to be anything that violates state or federal employment laws. I...

Can I be paid below minimum wage?

There is no broad exemption for religious organizations, but certain positions may be exempt from minimum wage laws. It is unlikely that a child...

Is it legal for employers to make you sign a release to search your personal property? (eg: purse/car)

Since the employer has placed limits on their rights to search (only if they feel you are under the influence), this would likely be legal. ...

Have I been discriminated for my disability?

Assuming your disability is a qualifying disability under the ADA, there may be a reasonable accommodation issue here. In this case, that...

I was fired from my job May 2013 and a younger person with less qualifications was put in my place do I have a claim for lawsuit

You will need some evidence that age played a factor in the decision to terminate you. It can also depend on the age difference (for example, if...

There is nothing in the information you provide that would indicate illegal discrimination or harassment. The information you give for scenario #2...

No, Ohio does not have any workplace bullying laws. Ohio's anti-discrimination laws protect employees from harassment and discrimination that...

Let's say you worked for the temp agency, quit there to work for ABC Corp., got laid off from ABC Corp. and then filed for unemployment benefits. ...

If you were terminated, there is most likely some reason for that, and from a realistic standpoint any reason for termination is going to make the...