Ohio Revised Code Section 4113.15 requires payment of wages in a prompt fashion. Specifically, the section provides: "(A) Every individual, firm,...

Can i file a wrongful termination law suit after accepting a discrimination settlement from the same company?

I agree with the prior answer. Whether you will waive your ability to file a separate wrongful termination lawsuit will depend on the language of...

Can I collect unemployment if I quit because my employer cant pay me in Ohio?

The prior answer provides the accurate law to determine if you qualify for unemployment. Additionally, if an employer fails to pay you wages, you...

Waitress paycheck.

The Ohio minimum wage for tipped employees is $3.85 per hour. This is higher than the minimum wage for tipped employees required by the Fair Labor...

Can I take my past employer to court and win

I agree with the prior answer, it is unclear what aspect of your issue you wish to take your prior employer to court to seek recovery. If a...

I see that according to the FSLA retroactive wage deduction is not allowable, but can someone tell me where that is written?

First, you should review your Collective Bargaining Agreement to determine whether you were properly paid or not during the course of this time. ...

Is recording a conference meeting against the Law? None of the parties knew that they were being recorded

Ohio's wiretapping law is a "one-party consent" law. Therefore, under Ohio law it is a crime to intercept or record any "wire, oral, or electronic...

Fired during illness

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) permits a covered employer to require that an employee requesting FMLA leave to submit a timely, complete,...

I am unsure if OEA indicates the Ohio Education Association, but assume this is the case based upon your mention of an alternative school. Even if...

Will a employer usually settle at a mediation conducted by the ORCR if they know they cannot win the claim in court?

I agree with the prior answers. Retaining an attorney for mediation is an important, yet often overlooked, strategic step in achieving a good...