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If i did not get paid last week and it made me overdraw my bank account until i get paid, can i make them pay those fees?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You need to speak with an Ohio wage and hour attorney who regularly handles disputes about pay. I would encourage you to contact our office for a free consultation. We represent employees throughout Ohio and primarily work on a contingency fee. Feel free to to look at our website and contact us directly.   Ohio wage and hour lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/unpaid-wages-and-unpaid-overtime/... Read Answer
You need to speak with an Ohio wage and hour attorney who regularly handles disputes about pay. I would encourage you to contact our office for a... Read Answer

In ohio can employee make tipped employee pay back register shortages?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You need to speak with an attorney who regularly handles wage and hour disputes. Our firm handles these types of cases for tipped employees. This issue would violate federal and state law and there are likely more issues if your employer would do this. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee.   Columbus wage and hour lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/tipped-employee-wage-issues/... Read Answer
You need to speak with an attorney who regularly handles wage and hour disputes. Our firm handles these types of cases for tipped employees. This... Read Answer

I work 30 days straight. I only get the first sunday off of every month. Is there a law against how many consecutive days you have to work ?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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So, there is no maximum number of hours you can work. However, if you are an hourly, non-exempt employee, you should be compensated for all of the time you are working. Because of the significant hours you are working, you would likely be entitled to substantial overtime paid at one-and-one-half times your regular rate of pay. If you receive additional compensation like shift differentials or other remuneration such as bonuses, your employer may not be paying you the full amount you are entitled to.  Our office represents employees throughout Ohio in all types of pay issues and others.  Ohio unpaid overtime lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/fair-labor-standards-act/... Read Answer
So, there is no maximum number of hours you can work. However, if you are an hourly, non-exempt employee, you should be compensated for all of the... Read Answer

I have worked for 3 years getting paid cash under the table for my overtime just to get hours. He didn't want to pay overtime. I want what is owed

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You should contact our office immediately. We provide free consultations and work on a contingency fee representing employees throughout the state of Ohio in cases where employers have not properly paid all overtime wages. The statute of limitations allows you to potentially reach back up to 3 years for willful violations. In addition, you may be entitled to liquidated damages and attorney's fees and costs for pursuing your legal claims.   Ohio overtime lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/unpaid-wages-and-unpaid-overtime/... Read Answer
You should contact our office immediately. We provide free consultations and work on a contingency fee representing employees throughout the state of... Read Answer

Can u be fired for calling in after two hour calling policy if u have FMLA

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You need to contact an employment attorney who handles FMLA cases. Whether you have a claim relies upon the circumstances. My office represents employees throughout Ohio on a contingency fee and offers free consultations.    Ohio FMLA lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/other-services/columbus-fmla-attorney-family-medical-leave-act-lawyer/... Read Answer
You need to contact an employment attorney who handles FMLA cases. Whether you have a claim relies upon the circumstances. My office represents... Read Answer

Wrong dates entered on termination letter (said I did not show up for a day that has not occurred yet) and I was under medical care with doctors notes

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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I would strongly encourage you to contact my office to discuss your termination further. Depending on the length of your employment, you may be eligible for FMLA-protected medical leave and disciplining you would violate the FMLA. In addition, you may potentially have a claim under the ADA depending on the condition which caused your need for leave. Time off can be a reasonable accommodation. We handle cases like this regularly. Feel free to contact my office for a FREE consultation.   Ohio FMLA and ADA lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/other-services/columbus-fmla-attorney-family-medical-leave-act-lawyer/... Read Answer
I would strongly encourage you to contact my office to discuss your termination further. Depending on the length of your employment, you may be... Read Answer

I used to work for a home health company but I quit without notice. Can I be charged with abandonment?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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Were you paid overtime when you worked over 40 hours per workweek? There was recently a change in the law that requires employees to be paid time and a half for hours worked over 40 if they are home health aides. Regarding your abandonment question, I would recommend speaking with an attorney. My firm handles these types of issues - overtime and employment issues - and we provide free consultations.   Columbus overtime lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/columbus-ohio-overtime-attorney-flsa-lawyer/... Read Answer
Were you paid overtime when you worked over 40 hours per workweek? There was recently a change in the law that requires employees to be paid time and... Read Answer

My employer decided to start taking money from tips to cover drawer shortages is this legal?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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This may be an issue. I would encourage you to speak with an Ohio wage and hour lawyer who handles tipped employee issues. Our firm regularly represents tipped employees with issues related to their wages. You may contact us for a free consultation.   Ohio wage and hour lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/ohio-tipped-employee-wage-issues-attorney/... Read Answer
This may be an issue. I would encourage you to speak with an Ohio wage and hour lawyer who handles tipped employee issues. Our firm regularly... Read Answer

Looking forhelp,employer didn't pay what was owed on some overtime & never got last pay checkgot blackballed to where couldn't get job,losteverything

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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I'm very sorry to hear about the treatment you received with your former employer. However, you should contact our office for a free consultation. My firm offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee. We regularly work on cases for individuals who have not been paid for all of their hours worked or don't receive their last paycheck. We are located in Columbus, but we represent employees throughout Ohio.   Ohio unpaid wages and unpaid overtime lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/ohio-unpaid-wages-and-unpaid-overtime-attorney/ ... Read Answer
I'm very sorry to hear about the treatment you received with your former employer. However, you should contact our office for a free consultation. My... Read Answer

can you be fired if employer fire you for incomplete fmla paperwork even though i never knew it was incomplete

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You need to speak with an FMLA interference and retaliation attorney immediately. Our office offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee regularly representing employees with FMLA cases. Contact us today for a free consultation.   Ohio FMLA lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/other-services/ohio-fmla-attorney-family-medical-leave-act-lawyer/... Read Answer
You need to speak with an FMLA interference and retaliation attorney immediately. Our office offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee... Read Answer

I work with a home health care facility and was recently told I have to take over the staffing responsibility 24/7 365 if someone calls off and I

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You need to speak with an attorney who regularly handles flsa cases and potential unpaid overtime issues. Our office handles overtime cases for employees throughout Ohio, including many in the home health field. I would encourage you to call my office for a free consultation at 614-949-1181 today. It is likely that you may have a case for unpaid overtime wages, liquidated damages, and attorney's fees.   Ohio overtime lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/ohio-overtime-attorney-flsa/... Read Answer
You need to speak with an attorney who regularly handles flsa cases and potential unpaid overtime issues. Our office handles overtime cases for... Read Answer

I am owed wages for work ive done for my employer. Some of the owed wages are prevailing wage. How do i collect and can i put a lien on the company?

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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If you haven't been paid for prevailing wage, then you need to contact an attorney who handles unpaid prevailing wages. You can receive the unpaid prevailing wages, penalty, and attorney's fees. Our office handles prevailing wage cases for employees. We offer free consultations and handle cases for employees throughout Ohio.   Ohio prevailing wages attorney http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/ohio-prevailing-wages-attorney/... Read Answer
If you haven't been paid for prevailing wage, then you need to contact an attorney who handles unpaid prevailing wages. You can receive the unpaid... Read Answer

Do I have to release all my medical records to my place of employment about my sleep apnea

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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No. You need to speak with an attorney to further discuss the circumstances of this request/demand for you to release your medical records. Many attorneys offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee.   Ohio disability discrimination lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/discrimination/ohio-disability-discrimination-attorney-ada/... Read Answer
No. You need to speak with an attorney to further discuss the circumstances of this request/demand for you to release your medical records. Many... Read Answer

I work for a public franchise (traded on Nasdaq) of a very large corporation. Our union workers went on strike, forcing me to work 24/7 without pay

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You need to contact an Ohio FLSA lawyer. We handle cases throughout the state of Ohio. Only after a more detailed conversation will we be able to let you know what we can do to assist you.    Ohio unpaid overtime attorney http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/ohio-overtime-attorney-flsa/... Read Answer
You need to contact an Ohio FLSA lawyer. We handle cases throughout the state of Ohio. Only after a more detailed conversation will we be able to let... Read Answer

when my wife works overtime it looks like they drop her pay to minimum wage which is 8.15 ph in ohio. is this legal

Answered 9 years ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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This is not legal. Your wife should receive 1.5 times her regular rate of pay when working overtime. We encourage you to contact our office to speak with our Ohio overtime lawyer further about your wife's right to recover. She may be entitled to unpaid overtime, liquidated damages, and attorney's fees. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee for clients throughout Ohio.   Ohio overtime attorney http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/ohio-overtime-attorney-flsa/... Read Answer
This is not legal. Your wife should receive 1.5 times her regular rate of pay when working overtime. We encourage you to contact our office to speak... Read Answer

What do I do if I have not been paid since I started job 1 month and 2 weeks ago

Answered 9 years ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You should contact an Ohio wage and hour lawyer. Under Ohio law, you must be paid promptly and under both state and federal law, you must be paid at least minimum wage and overtime for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek (if you are non-exempt). I would encourage you to contact our office for a free consultation.   Ohio unpaid wages attorney http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/ohio-unpaid-wages-and-unpaid-overtime-attorney/... Read Answer
You should contact an Ohio wage and hour lawyer. Under Ohio law, you must be paid promptly and under both state and federal law, you must be paid at... Read Answer
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You need to speak with an employment attorney immediately. You must be paid for all your unpaid wages, including overtime.    Ohio unpaid wages and unpaid overtime lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/unpaid-wages-attorney-columbus-ohio/
You need to speak with an employment attorney immediately. You must be paid for all your unpaid wages, including overtime.    Ohio unpaid... Read Answer

Recently quit a job boss not responding and going to take his time to pay me even if he pays.

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You should contact an employment attorney. Do you work overtime? Do you receive 1.5 times your hourly pay for overtime? Most employers who pay employees like this do not pay them properly. Our office free consultations and works on a contingency fee to fight for employees' unpaid wages.    Ohio unpaid wages lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/unpaid-wages-and-unpaid-overtime-attorney-columbus-ohio/... Read Answer
You should contact an employment attorney. Do you work overtime? Do you receive 1.5 times your hourly pay for overtime? Most employers who pay... Read Answer

Is there any free consultation lawyers available?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You should contact an employment attorney who handles FMLA and ADA cases. You may have a claim under either or both of these federal laws. I would encourage you to contact my office to discuss this matter further. We represent employees throughout Ohio.   Ohio FMLA lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/other-services/family-medical-leave-act-fmla-attorney-columbus-ohio/... Read Answer
You should contact an employment attorney who handles FMLA and ADA cases. You may have a claim under either or both of these federal laws. I would... Read Answer

Should I get prevailing wage

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You likely are not being compensated properly. Contact an Ohio prevailing wage lawyer to discuss your options.   Ohio prevailing wage attorney www.mcoffmanlegal.com
You likely are not being compensated properly. Contact an Ohio prevailing wage lawyer to discuss your options.   Ohio prevailing wage... Read Answer

I was scheduled to get paid 5/26. My employer sent me an email today stating that she has changed pay cycles. I will now get paid on 6-2.

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You should contact an Ohio wage and hour attorney regarding your employer's pay practices. You should be paid properly. Although you can be paid a week late without it violating Ohio's prompt pay act, there may be more happening here that an attorney could help with.   Ohio unpaid wages lawyer www.mcoffmanlegal.com... Read Answer
You should contact an Ohio wage and hour attorney regarding your employer's pay practices. You should be paid properly. Although you can be paid a... Read Answer

My employer took out health insurance for several months but it had been cancelled months ago

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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If you have not found another attorney, contact our office immediately to discuss your rights and how we can help you. We provide free consultations.    Ohio employment lawyer www.mcoffmanlegal.com
If you have not found another attorney, contact our office immediately to discuss your rights and how we can help you. We provide free... Read Answer

If you report being harassed, and are immediately fired, do you have a case.

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You may have a great retaliation case. Give our office or another attorney a call.    Ohio retaliation attorney http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/other-services/retaliation-attorney-columbus-ohio/
You may have a great retaliation case. Give our office or another attorney a call.    Ohio retaliation... Read Answer

On Call Shift

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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We wrote a blog about "on-call" time. Take a look and give us a call.   Ohio overtime lawyer http://mcoffmanlegal.com/blog/on-call-or-waiting-time/should-i-be-paid-for-my-time-spent-on-call-or-waiting/
We wrote a blog about "on-call" time. Take a look and give us a call.   Ohio overtime... Read Answer

Can my employer keep my last check if I a quit without giving a notice?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Matthew James Porter Coffman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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You are owed your money for working. Contact us for more information about your rights.    Ohio unpaid wages attorney http://mcoffmanlegal.com/practice-areas/wages-and-overtime/unpaid-wages-attorney-columbus-ohio/
You are owed your money for working. Contact us for more information about your rights.    Ohio unpaid wages... Read Answer