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IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED, APPEAL YOUR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION CLAIM
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- Date : 3/12/2015
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Employees are frequently, wrongfully denied unemployment compensation benefits because they are unfamiliar with the processes and legal standards utilized by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services and the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission. It is not uncommon for an employee to be denied compensation and then have that decision reversed at hearing after receiving proper guidance and representation. If you feel that you have been wrongfully denied unemployment benefits then you should consult with an attorney who has experience handling cases before the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission.
Read MoreAT-WILL EMPLOYEES HAVE LEGAL PROTECTIONS
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- Date : 3/12/2015
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Most employees in the State of Ohio are considered to be “at-will.” While an at-will employee may be discharged without just cause, he or she still has certain legal protections. For example, an at-will employee cannot be terminated due to sex, age, race, disability, religion, national origin, or ancestry. Likewise, an employee cannot be discharged due to a complaint of unlawful discrimination due to one of these basis. Many state and federal laws such as the Family and Medical Leave Act, Ohio’s workers’ compensation statutes, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations contain anti-retaliation provisions which may give rise to a legal claim for wrongful termination. If you are an at-will employee and believe that you have been discharged for an unlawful reason you should contact an attorney who is knowledgeable and experienced in the field of employment law.
Read MoreOhio Courts Recognized.....
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- Date : 3/12/2015
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Ohio courts have recognized that at-will employees in the State of Ohio have a right to consult a lawyer regarding employment-related matters. In Chapman v. Adia Serv., Inc. (1997), 116 Ohio App.3d 534, 688 N.E.2d 604, the Court ruled that Ohio law does not allow a person to be terminated solely for consulting a lawyer. The Court noted that “the courthouse door must be open to the people of Ohio , and it is not ajar when citizens may be fired for entering.” Employees terminated for consulting with a lawyer may maintain a public policy wrongful termination claim under the common law of the State of Ohio .
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