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Denied over time pay

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

It sounds as if your employer had you classified as non-exempt (hourly) and is trying to change that status without changing your job...

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My employer is withholding my last paycheck for "charting corrections". Can they do this?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

If you are paid as a regular hourly or salary employee, they cannot withhold your check in Ohio for that reason. If you are a regular hourly...

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Pregnancy difficulty, employer forcing me to work

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on January 08, 2015

I am sorry you are having difficulties. It is hard to give any quick advice without additional information, but generally speaking your...

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When using fmla, is it lawful to strongly suggest or require the lost time to be made up?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on January 07, 2015

Based on what you describe, no way. At the very least, you should try to get this straightened out through HR. If that does not work, or if you...

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My son is a waiter and recently had surgery on his left hand and now has a cast . He is right handed .

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on January 02, 2015

More information would be required regarding his work and condition, but if the surgery was related to a work-related injury or condition covered...

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My job put me on a LOA and then canceled my insurance and terminated me without me knowing anything about it. Is that legal?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 13, 2013

It is possible that you were placed on leave and terminated unlawfully under state and federal disability laws. A lot would depend on exactly what...

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My EEOC case is pending without any further information. What do I do?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 13, 2013

Typically you can request a dismissal in the form of a Notice of Right to Sue after the investigation has been pending 180 days. Once the charge...

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Can a job fire me for taking and calling off due to a I'll child if I have documation that they were seen in the emergency?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 13, 2013

If your employer is subject to the FMLA, you should be able to apply for job-protected intermittent time off under the to care for a minor child ...

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Can I sue my work

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on June 07, 2013

It may be that your employer is violating disability or medical leave laws forbidding retaliation for taking medical leave or accommodating a...

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When interviewed for a job can he ask about my health like surgery dates and problem and about workers comp claims? Thanks

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

I agree - if you do not get the job, then you should consult with an employment attorney. You may have claims under disability and workers'...

Elizabeth Sarah Tuck's Answers (42)

Denied over time pay

My employer is withholding my last paycheck for "charting corrections". Can they do this?

Pregnancy difficulty, employer forcing me to work

When using fmla, is it lawful to strongly suggest or require the lost time to be made up?

My son is a waiter and recently had surgery on his left hand and now has a cast . He is right handed .

My job put me on a LOA and then canceled my insurance and terminated me without me knowing anything about it. Is that legal?

My EEOC case is pending without any further information. What do I do?

Can a job fire me for taking and calling off due to a I'll child if I have documation that they were seen in the emergency?

Can I sue my work

When interviewed for a job can he ask about my health like surgery dates and problem and about workers comp claims? Thanks