I am an outside salesperson. When I started, I was salary + commission. A couple years ago, my boss changed me to hourly, although my pay did not change. He merely did the math on what my salary would be if paid hourly, and basically clocked me in and out for 8 hours each day. In the 6 years I... View More 
answered on May 16, 2020
Yes, they can. Your remedy is to quit if you can find another job that pays more.
I am 1 of 2 who work in my office. We are on our 4th office manager since I started. At times I have been the only office person for weeks and done all office duties besides Payroll. My company uses a Payroll service, but can't always pay the taxes right away, so writes us checks with no... View More
answered on May 15, 2020
HIPAA would not apply, as that applies to health records, but there are other privacy rules/laws that apply, so no, you should not be looking at other's records, but the violation is on the employer for not preventing you from doing so.
On a different topic, it sounds like your... View More
Sup said bc people were putting their feet up on the desk, he would take away all chairs so we would have to stand for 8-12 hrs at a time. We do not get any breaks, no meal time or anything. We eat as we are working if we have time and often going to the bathroom we get angry people wanting to... View More
answered on May 12, 2020
There might be an OSHA regulation that requires chairs, so you might contact BOLI as they enforce OSHA. They also enforce the breaks and lunches, or lack thereof. If the employer also did not pay you for the lunch time, you may have a wage claim/overtime claim. As in, if your shift is 8 hours long,... View More
Employed 9/23/19-4/28/20 by a California school district. My position was hired as a non-union 'Classified Management' position with a salary of $4,700 per month. My supervisor was the district Superintendent. We only met twice during my tenure, and never once was my job performance,... View More
answered on May 7, 2020
You need to re-post in the California forum, as the laws do differ a bit from state to state.
I didn't even receive a notice of garnishment, till I asked my recent job if there was a reason for this garnishment.
answered on May 1, 2020
If the garnishment was not valid, it is likely they will not only owe you the money back, but also a penalty of $200 per unlawful deduction. I would contact an attorney to discuss your options.
answered on Apr 8, 2020
This is what we often call wage theft. They owe you all of that time.
I was in an accident were liability was determined to be completely the other drivers fault. Both of us have the same insurance carrier (Progressive). The insurance company forced me to use my own PIP to pay my medical bills. I would have rather not used my own policy (PIP) and filed a third... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2020
Because that is how it works until you settle with the insurer for the at-fault party. That insurer has no obligation to pay you anything until you settle or take them to court. This is why PIP exists, so you can get medical care and lost income while you wait to be able to settle with the other... View More
my company is paying for me to take the armed dpsst class during my normal shift hours, does my employer still need to pay me my hourly wage
answered on Mar 2, 2020
If you are required by your employer to attend, then it should be paid time.
It's being used in reference to the city of Portland. More of just a fancy way of saying Portland.
answered on Feb 29, 2020
Depends on how you are using it. Portlandia is a trademark for several items, see the USPTO's TESS search for details.
Hello, my father passed away last year in October and it is now February. I have called and called the agency (People Ready) my dad worked for (he worked as a carpenter through a temp agency) and I have left voicemails and even spoke to someone who said they would call me back, but no one has... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2020
You might retain an attorney to contact them. A quick letter would likely not cost much, and the estate may be able to reimburse that cost. See ORS 652.190 for who is supposed to get the check to ensure you are the correct person before demanding the check.
Oregon business. Owner hasn't paid wages in almost a year. I believe blatantly ignoring LLC requirements.
answered on Feb 18, 2020
I would recommend contacting BOLI, as they can better force an individual to pay, and if the company has no money, they can use a special fund that is for that purpose.
for company and need to leave to apply elsewhere causing anxiety and distress
answered on Feb 8, 2020
Usually the contracts that require repayment of relocation or sign on bonuses are valid, but any attorney would need to review the entire contract to give you a valid opinion.
They have whole different lyrics just the same beat and they copyrighted my song causing me to unwillingly forfeit all future revenue I may make and I was wondering what I can do about it legally
answered on Feb 8, 2020
Unsure, as your information does not exactly make sense. The person who wrote the beat owns the copyright to that part, you would own the copyright to your lyrics. The other person would own the rights to their lyrics.
And your total hours work is 131.
And your paycheck are only $600.00
answered on Feb 8, 2020
Assuming the $1321 is the rent you get for free, then as a general proposition, yes, and employer can claim your compensation as the combined amounts.
answered on Feb 3, 2020
Most likely not, as he likely does not have consent to record audio: https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/165.540
It has been 7 days tomorrow since "payday." My boss says "he doesnt know when we will get paid."
answered on Jan 24, 2020
If you don't think they have the money, and that is what it sounds like, start looking for another job. Then contact BOLI as they have a special fund to pay you.
If you think they have the money, then best contact an employment law attorney to discuss your options.
I was fired on Jan,16 2020 for not being a good fit for the company even though I got along with everyone I worked with. I had been working for them since May 2019 with no issues at all no complaints. I was even sent a text and an email from my bosses on the 16th stating I was scheduled to work and... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2020
Google "Employment At Will" and you can become educated on how employment is in most of the United States.
Since termination paperwork is not required and I’ve been told I’m fired but must work another month, if I leave my job now and not work that month is it considered that I quit or fired.
answered on Jan 23, 2020
Quit in a general sense. Hard to say if you be eligible for unemployment benefits.
I was told verbally that I was to be terminated and this was confirmed by email from HR. Further HR email says their understanding is they won’t supply termination paperwork until I’ve worked another month and a half. I’m fairly certain this is because they haven’t hired anyone to replace... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2020
Other than COBRA and benefits related documents, they do not have to provide you any sort of termination paperwork, assuming this is a private, non-union job. And any paperwork they would be required to do, such as COBRA, is at the time of your last day or later.
Can an employer threaten employees with termination if co-workers, as witnesses for a fired employee? In an unemployment hearing. I went to my hearing without any witnesses or evidence. I know I could have subpoenaed witnesses but I respected their fear termination. Of course, I was denied again.... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2020
It would be unlawful for them to do that, see: https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/659A.233
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