A termination for tardiness is generally a basis for denying unemployment benefits. A couple of fairly recent cases, particularly Stagg v Vintage...

Was it legal for my employer to fire me and do I have a lawsuit against them?

Very likely you do not have a suit. It is possible that your employer has a written policy on the steps that need to be taken, including...

Does my employer have to pay overtime?

Mr. Fraser is correct. Enforcement of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act is done by the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. You might...

Do I have a law suit if my employer is telling me that I need to hire younger people and better looking people, hot chicks?

I do not know Ohio law, but in Minnesota you might have personal liability if you fire a person for a discriminatory reason, even if the reason...

Can I make a claim for discrimination for an EEOC recognized disability after my employment has been terminated?

There are time limitations. They begin to run when the discrimination occurred, which is not necessarily when the discharge happened. If you...

Do I have a case for fraud after being hired "full time", but reduced to 10 hours per week after 2 months?

You probably will not e able to prove fraud. There is a legal theory called "promissory estoppel" that may be available to you. The elements...

Can I request a subpoena from my employer of our financial agreement?

With respect to perjury charges- those would be a criminal matter, and in the jurisdiction and discretion of the local prosecutor. Prosecutors are...

I had a misdemeanor in 2001, will that show up on my bg check? The company didn't ask for a bg check until after i was hire.

Yes. This may be a response to Minnesota's new has a new law that prohibits employers from inquiring into, considering, or requiring an applicant...

Can the company take legal action against me using the mentioned email in details?

Very Likely. The exact terms of your agreement are likley to make a difference.

Do I have to pay final wages to an employee who was caught stealing

No. An employee forfeits the right to wages during periods in which the employee has breached implied duties of honesty and loyalty. Stiff v....