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I interviewed for a admin position and was told that were not going to fill the position at this time but I was top candidate they hired someone else

Answered 3 years and 7 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
We are very sorry to hear that you were not selected for the director of life enrichment position. An employer cannot make hiring / firing / promotion or other employment decisions that would be motivated or impacted by either the fact that you are older or if you have limitations that constitute disabilities. Age and/or disability discrimination could result if your employer decided not to give you the position because of your age or limitations. In addition, if you were injured at work, you might benefit from speaking with a workers' compensation attorney about your injury and rights. Employers will generally retain their own lawyers who handle workers' compensation matters, so we encourage people who have a workplace injury to at least consult with a workers' compensation attorney. To the extent that you have a filed a workers' compensation claim against your employer, your employer cannot retaliate against you for filing or pursuing a workers' compensation claim. Ohio has a law that protects you against workers' compensation retaliation. These cases are extremely fact specific, so I would encourage you to speak with experienced employment lawyers. Unfortunately, employers may sometimes have employment decisions that are motivated by an employee's age or disability. Or, employers may retaliate against employees who filed or pursued a workers' compensation claim. ... Read More
We are very sorry to hear that you were not selected for the director of life enrichment position. An employer cannot make hiring / firing /... Read More

What is a punishment of discrimination based on race in OHIO

Answered 5 years and 11 months ago by Nicholas Prescott Weiss (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Most race-based discrimination is based on employment discrimination or a failure to accommodate in a place of public accommodation based on race. Someone generally misidentifying you as the wrong tribe would not fit into one of these (or other categories) and you would not have a cause of action under Ohio law.... Read More
Most race-based discrimination is based on employment discrimination or a failure to accommodate in a place of public accommodation based on race.... Read More

Injured at work

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
You're free to contact our office to discuss your legal rights. Our Ohio employment attorney represents employees throughout the State of Ohio. We provide free consultations and most often work on a contingency fee. If you would like to speak with an experienced Ohio employment lawyer, call us at 614-949-1181.   Ohio employment lawyer https://mcoffmanlegal.com/... Read More
You're free to contact our office to discuss your legal rights. Our Ohio employment attorney represents employees throughout the State of Ohio. We... Read More

I'm laid off in some way I ask the owner when can I come back to work other people are working however I'm being avoided for some reason .

Answered 7 years and 8 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
If you were discriminated against because of  your race, you may have a claim for race discrimination. You should contact an employment attorney who handles employment discrimination cases to discuss your circumstances further. We represent employees throughout Ohio and provide free consultations.   Ohio race discrimination lawyer https://mcoffmanlegal.com/race-discrimination-attorney-columbus-ohio/... Read More
If you were discriminated against because of  your race, you may have a claim for race discrimination. You should contact an employment attorney... Read More

I was talking to a Co-worker at work about the Medication I am on for Stress and the side effects. He then went and told boss I was gonna kill everyon

Answered 8 years ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
This could be disability discrimination. Contact a discrimination attorney immediately. Many offer free consultations.   Ohio employment discrimination lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/disability-discrimination-lawyer-ada-columbus-ohio/
This could be disability discrimination. Contact a discrimination attorney immediately. Many offer free consultations.   Ohio employment... Read More

I'm a white female working 39yrs for same company.I have applied many times for a supervisor job.Have got interviews but told they hired sumone else.

Answered 8 years ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
It depends on the reason you are not getting hired. You would have to prove they are not promoting you for a discriminatory or unlawful reason. Some bases for unlawful discrimination include age, disability, gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, religion, military status, and others. If you feel like you are not being promoted for any of these reasons you may have a case. There are also some other unlawful reasons just as FMLA interference/retaliation, workers' compensation retaliation, or other general retaliation if you have engaged in a protected activity. The best thing you can do is contact an experienced employment attorney to discuss your circumstances further. Our Ohio employment attorney represents employees throughout Ohio and provides free consultations.   Ohio employment lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/... Read More
It depends on the reason you are not getting hired. You would have to prove they are not promoting you for a discriminatory or unlawful reason. Some... Read More

I was terminated while I was going thru chemotherapy. I did not file a clain right away as I was fighting for my life!

Answered 8 years and a month ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and how your employer has handled this matter. You need a strong advocate handles disability discrimination. You may have a claim under the ADA, as well as the FMLA. Our firm regularly handles these types of matters for employees throughout Ohio. We would be happy to provide a free consultation and we work on a contingency fee.   Ohio disability discrimination lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/disability-discrimination-lawyer-ada-columbus-ohio/... Read More
I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and how your employer has handled this matter. You need a strong advocate handles disability... Read More

I was told I couldn't get promoted at work due to my age. Is there anything I can do?

Answered 8 years and 2 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
This sounds like age discrimination and you need to speak with an Ohio age discrimination lawyer immediately. Our firm offers free consultations and generally takes these cases on a contingency fee.   Ohio age discrimination attorney http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/discrimination/age-discrimination-adea/... Read More
This sounds like age discrimination and you need to speak with an Ohio age discrimination lawyer immediately. Our firm offers free consultations and... Read More

My former boss spoke out to my coworkers about me having testicular cancer along with my hr declining to help resolve the problem. Do I have a case

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
I'm very sorry to hear about how your boss has treated you. I would encourage you to speak with an employment attorney who handles ADA cases and/or FMLA matters. Our firm would be happy to provide a free consultation.   Ohio ADA Lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/discrimination/disability/... Read More
I'm very sorry to hear about how your boss has treated you. I would encourage you to speak with an employment attorney who handles ADA cases and/or... Read More

My boss yelled at me clipping his hands and repeated yelling at me I felt like I was some dog I quit my job can I sue him and the company

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
I'm sorry about how your boss treated you. I would encourage you to contact an employment attorney directly to discuss your rights further. Depending on the size of your employer and the length of your service, you may be entitled to things like FMLA intermittent leave.    Ohio FMLA lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/other-services/columbus-fmla-attorney-family-medical-leave-act-lawyer/... Read More
I'm sorry about how your boss treated you. I would encourage you to contact an employment attorney directly to discuss your rights further. Depending... Read More

I had a job recruiter tell me that I am DQ from a job interview for a position because I'm military. I know it's ethically wromg, but is this legal?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
Absolutely. This is a would be a violation of the federal law USERRA and Ohio's laws against discrimination. Our office provides free consultations and works on a contingency fee regularly representing clients with military status discrimination. Feel free to contact our office.   Ohio USERRA military status discrimination lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/discrimination/ohio-military-status-discrimination-attorney-userra/... Read More
Absolutely. This is a would be a violation of the federal law USERRA and Ohio's laws against discrimination. Our office provides free consultations... Read More

Was told by my GM and DM(DISTRICT MANAGER) that because I have MS they think it was better that I transfer to another hotel with less hours anD pay

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
You need to speak with an Ohio employment lawyer that handles disability discrimination immediately. Your employer cannot discriminate against you based on what it believes you can do, not what you are actually able to do. I'm sorry that you have had to encounter such comments. Contact our office for a free consultation.   Ohio ADA disability discrimination lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/discrimination/disability-ada-discrimination-attorney-columbus-ohio/... Read More
You need to speak with an Ohio employment lawyer that handles disability discrimination immediately. Your employer cannot discriminate against you... Read More

47 & worked @ my company for 13 yrs. If asked to accept demotion or take severance, do I still have the right to consider it for up to 3 wks per ADEA?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
You should have that timeframe. Contact our office if you would like more information.   Ohio ADEA Attorney http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/discrimination/age-adea-discrimination-attorney-columbus-ohio/
You should have that timeframe. Contact our office if you would like more information.   Ohio ADEA... Read More

paid hours not worked

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
If you are working over 40 hours per week and you are a non-exempt employee, then you should be paid overtime wages for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. I would like to speak with you further to understand your position, responsibilities, and pay. Feel free to call my office for a free consultation.   Ohio unpaid wages attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com... Read More
If you are working over 40 hours per week and you are a non-exempt employee, then you should be paid overtime wages for all hours worked over 40 in a... Read More

Where can i find a lawyer to help me?? I got fired for being pregnant

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
You should contact our office or another attorney who handles pregnancy discrimination cases. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee.    Ohio pregnancy discrimination lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/pregnancy-discrimination-attorney-ohio/
You should contact our office or another attorney who handles pregnancy discrimination cases. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency... Read More

My job is on mission to fire or make all the minority managers quit. I'm going to the higher ups and HR but no ones listening what steps do I take?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
You should contact an employment attorney who handles discrimination and harassment cases. Many attorneys offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee.   Ohio hostile work environment lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/hostile-work-environment-attorney-ohio/
You should contact an employment attorney who handles discrimination and harassment cases. Many attorneys offer free consultations and work on a... Read More

Can a temporary service that hires after a certain time. Can they first tell you that your eligible to work fork them again they then tell you to take

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
Contact an attorney. There could be some issues under the Fair Credit Reporting Act depending if they followed the steps properly when running a background check.   Ohio background check attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com
Contact an attorney. There could be some issues under the Fair Credit Reporting Act depending if they followed the steps properly when running a... Read More

Was terminated for a job for attendance. I am an RN. The nursing manager termed me the day before thanksgiving after working all day long

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
Contact an attorney who handles FMLA cases. Your FMLA leave cannot be held against you. Many firms, including my office provide free consultations and work on contingency fees.   Ohio FMLA attorney http://mcoffmanlegal.com/fmla-attorney-ohio-family-medical-leave-act/
Contact an attorney who handles FMLA cases. Your FMLA leave cannot be held against you. Many firms, including my office provide free consultations... Read More

A co-worker keeps calling me a fag \ faggot at work and my employer has done nothing and I have two co workers that have used this ! Is this legal?

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
I hope you reported this behavior to your employer. You may have a claim, but you will need to speak with an attorney. You may also contact the Ohio Civil Rights Commission or EEOC.   Ohio employmant lawyer www.mcoffmanlegal.com
I hope you reported this behavior to your employer. You may have a claim, but you will need to speak with an attorney. You may also contact the Ohio... Read More

Can an employer deny a yearly merit increase due to 6 months of medical leave?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
You may have a claim for discrimination under the ADA or FMLA. Some general information about disability discrimination can be found here   Ohio FMLA attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com
You may have a claim for discrimination under the ADA or FMLA. Some general information about disability discrimination can be found... Read More

Age discrimination

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
This certainly sounds like it may be age discrimination. Contact an attorney to discuss this matter further.    Ohio age discrimination attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com
This certainly sounds like it may be age discrimination. Contact an attorney to discuss this matter further.    Ohio age discrimination... Read More

defamation

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
If your religion was a motivating factor,  you may have a case. Contact an employment attorney to discuss religious discrimnation further.   Ohio employment discrimination attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com
If your religion was a motivating factor,  you may have a case. Contact an employment attorney to discuss religious discrimnation... Read More

30 day probation they let me go after 6 days and said that it was my height that was the problem

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
Do you have anything in writing indicating your height was the issue? I guess you might be able to argue this was a perceived disability/issue.   Ohio disability discrimination attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com
Do you have anything in writing indicating your height was the issue? I guess you might be able to argue this was a perceived... Read More

Can I sue for pregnancy discrimination?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
This absolutely sounds like pregnancy discrimination. My firm handles pregnancy discrimination cases and you can find more information about pregnancy discrimination here. My law firm represents clients throughout Ohio so please feel free to contact us for a free consultation.   Ohio pregnancy discrimination attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com... Read More
This absolutely sounds like pregnancy discrimination. My firm handles pregnancy discrimination cases and you can find more information about... Read More

Public access denial to wheelchairs

Answered 10 years and a month ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer
Contact our office. We handle ADA discrimination cases throughout the State of Ohio in regards to businesses (places of public accommodation). We work on a contingency fee and provide free consultations.   Ohio disability discrimination attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com
Contact our office. We handle ADA discrimination cases throughout the State of Ohio in regards to businesses (places of public accommodation). We... Read More
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