Start with a call to the utility company. Explain the situation and see if they will agree to a payment plan to get you back on track and keep the...

Can my employer refuse to pay me my PTO?

It depends. Under Ohio law, an employer can enforce a policy if it has one with regard to payment of unused sick/vacation time. If it has a policy...

Could I go after my work for termination dur to retaliation?

It depends. If the friend was getting different treatment because he/she was younger, different gender, different race/religion or not disabled and...

Unless you have a contract for employment that limits the reasons your employer can terminate you or unless you are in a union, your employer can...

You will need to read the fine print on the paperwork they gave you and that you presumably signed when you ordered the couch. The terms there will...

It depends on what the document you signed says. If he misrepresented the document, you may be able to get out of it. You should consult with a...

Does my husband need a lawyer?

If he wants to report something at work that was a threat to health and safety (such as conduct resulting in harm to a patient) or that might have...

It's not clear from your question whether your injury is work related or if you have a condition that could be a disability. We also would want to...

Yes. Absolutely file. If you are laid off for no fault of your own you should get unemployment benefits.

Do I have a valid case for a lawsuit?

You should consult with an employment lawyer as soon as possible. You may have a retaliation case.