Portland, OR asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Contracts and Employment Law for Oregon

Q: can I sue when business fires me for same criminal background check they approved me for when hiring?

I was hired by an employer in Portland Or, after disclosing my complete criminal background and them approving me for hire. a week later they sent me across country to North Carolina to work, so I sold my car and everything I owned here on the promise of work there with stipends, paid everything and a raise. ONE week after getting there and doing an excellent job, they fired me for my criminal background that they approved me for when hiring me....now I am on the streets in Portland Or with NOTHING. What can I do? Can I sue the business? Can I file complaints with agencies? The business is WorkingAmerica.org

1 Lawyer Answer
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Answered
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • Licensed in Oregon

A: You have also asked this on Avvo.com, so I would recommend waiting for responses there.

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