If my friend was fired from his job for something he did not do and his boss won’t give him his tools or last paycheck to him, what can he do?
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If my friend was fired from his job for something he did not do and his boss won’t give him his tools or last paycheck to him, what can he do?
He cannot get another job without his tools.
Asked on November 29, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
Michael Jacobs / McGowan & Jacobs, LLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
He can file an action for replevin of his tools. An action in replevin asks the court to issue a writ to the sheriff to seize the tools. There are two diferent types of replevin actions in Ohio - fast and regular. He will need to file the action in the county where the tools are located.
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