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Web Developer being threatened with legal proceedings

Lori's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

They can seek compensatory damages for any loss they suffered as a result of your alleged non-performance of the contract. From your description...

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Is there anything I can or should do?

Lori's answer | Answered on February 04, 2013

It is hard to tell from the information you provided, but I am afraid that you might have been a victim of a scam email. A quick search of...

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If im recieving a 1099 tax form from a previous employer. can he make up how much i made with out any proof?

Lori's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

You can dispute an erroneous 1099. The first step would be to attempt to contact your employer to report the discrepancy and request an amended...

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If my boss has a child with one of my co-workers, and now that co-worker is over the schedule, is that legal?

Lori's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

There is no State or Federal law that deals with nepotism, specifically. Whether or not family members, spouses, or significant others can work...

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Do I have a case against my employer and former coworker in the following circumstances?

Lori's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

Ohio is an at-will employment state, which means that an employer can terminate someone for any reason, as long as that reason is not unlawful....

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I have 90,000 in student loans and 40,000 are grad plus loans co signed by my father. My father is in bad shape, if he should di

Lori's answer | Answered on January 28, 2013

I think your question may have been cut off, somehow. I would recommend that you re-post the question with more information about your situation,...

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Do i have a wrongful termination case, Ive worked with them almosta year now fired due to felony, other felons still work here.

Lori's answer | Answered on January 25, 2013

Ohio is an at-will employment state, which means that your employer can terminate you for any reason whatsoever, unless that reason is unlawful....

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I am an exempt employee, can I be required to be on call for after hours emergencies, 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year?

Lori's answer | Answered on January 25, 2013

If you are an exempt employee, your employer is not required to pay you overtime. Therefore, your employer can require you to be “on-call” with no...

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Is it legal for my job to force me to switch from 2nd shift to 1st shift without a written notification?

Lori's answer | Answered on January 17, 2013

I understand your concern and frustration with this situation; however, an employer can lawfully switch the shift you work on, without written...

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I have been a supervisor at my job for only a month and I have been fired for violating the zero tolerance policy. I am a white

Lori's answer | Answered on January 16, 2013

Ohio is an at-will employment state, which means that your employer can hire or fire you for any reason, unless that reason is unlawful. Examples...

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Web Developer being threatened with legal proceedings

Is there anything I can or should do?

If im recieving a 1099 tax form from a previous employer. can he make up how much i made with out any proof?

If my boss has a child with one of my co-workers, and now that co-worker is over the schedule, is that legal?

Do I have a case against my employer and former coworker in the following circumstances?

I have 90,000 in student loans and 40,000 are grad plus loans co signed by my father. My father is in bad shape, if he should di

Do i have a wrongful termination case, Ive worked with them almosta year now fired due to felony, other felons still work here.

I am an exempt employee, can I be required to be on call for after hours emergencies, 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year?

Is it legal for my job to force me to switch from 2nd shift to 1st shift without a written notification?

I have been a supervisor at my job for only a month and I have been fired for violating the zero tolerance policy. I am a white