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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 More
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 More

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

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
You should contact our office immediately. We provide free consultations and work on a contingency fee representing employees throughout the state of... Read More
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 More
You need to contact an employment attorney who handles FMLA cases. Whether you have a claim relies upon the circumstances. My office represents... Read More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
You need to speak with an FMLA interference and retaliation attorney immediately. Our office offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee... Read More
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 More
You need to speak with an attorney who regularly handles flsa cases and potential unpaid overtime issues. Our office handles overtime cases for... Read More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More

Is there any free consultation lawyers available?

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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 More
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 More

Should I get prevailing wage

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More
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 More

On Call Shift

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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 More

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

Answered 8 years and 10 months ago by attorney Matthew James Porter Coffman   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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 More