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I worked for the company Capstone Logistics that's got a national lawsuit for robbing their employees, I worked for them in Miami florida and in Clackamas Oregon. capstone offers lumper services at big company warehouses like fred Meyers and winn Dixie. in Clackamas Oregon fred Meyers ended... View More 
answered on Mar 15, 2016
It sounds like you are asking about severance pay, and that is not required. IF you are asking about the penalties for violation of the WARN Act for only giving 30 days notice, that assumes the WARN Act applies. There are exceptions, and perhaps not all of the 190 employees count as some could be... View More
Basically wrongfully terminated I feel and HR lied from the very intiaial meeteing. I missed My union said they were going to grieve it yet oops forgot what
20 year employee zero disciple HR lied to the unemployment judge and possibly ly tampered with evidence
answered on Feb 24, 2016
You have several questions. Unless the employer lied to the police, there is no bad faith for turning over the emails. As to the rest, I would find a labor law attorney (labor law deals with union jobs) and sit down for a free consultation to discuss if you have a case.
With lies coverup abuse of power malicious. However my emails were very bad omly as perception not all factual but yes not all untruths. 20 years zero discipline despite binding contract that does have 9 stages OF progressivedisipline . Just want equal treatment
answered on Feb 24, 2016
If seven months have already passed, you may already be too late as a tort claim notice had to be sent within 180 days.
I heard that you can not get fire if you relapse and ask for help through your employer. basically if I bring the problem to them first and the employer did not come to me for a UA. then they are suppose to provide the treatment?
answered on Feb 24, 2016
Relapse on what? If you are talking about an addiction issue, one might have some protections via the ADA.
My employer has asked me to sign a form agreeing that if I keep my job I will not file for unemployment benefits and if I don't sign I was told I would be fired on the spot. The reason Ive been asked to sign the form is a made a somewhat costly but genuine mistake on the job and damaged the... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2016
Never heard of something like this, but in a sense it is good for you in that if they fire you now you would likely not be eligible for unemployment. Generally if you are fired for cause, you do not get unemployment (there are exceptions though). My guess is that the contract your employer is... View More
They said they could not offer her the job. Is there a waiting period by law she can wait and apply again or do they not have to give her another chance to pass?
answered on Feb 24, 2016
There is no law requiring them to let her apply again, nor controlling how long they can make her wait.
Hello, I'm working in a startup as an independent contractor. Mo contract starts with this paragraph:
This Consulting Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the Date (“Effective Date”) by and between Boss Name and legal entities he represents (the... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2016
In such a situation, an employer (or potentially a just a business you have a contract with) would still owe the wages. The problem is, if this person does not have the money, then you would have a difficult time collecting what is owed. Further, your contract is likely with the company, which is... View More
My manager sends me tons of work emails and I don't always respond to all of them right away. She tells me by me not responding to her emails I am being disrespectful to her and insubordinate. I just had my last performance evaluation and it was rated as "exceeds standards" and now... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2016
Employers can put employees on corrective actions for almost any reason, as employment is at will. An employer could even just fire an employee for not responding to emails promptly (assuming the employer does not have a progressive discipline policy).
i work full time but have missed a certin amount of days because of sick/health reasons and have had some and some not excused absences.
my employer said i cannot get my paid holidays because of this. but I have worked for the company which states that I can gain paid holidays after 6 months
answered on Feb 24, 2016
This would be an issue of contract, as employers are not required to provide any sort of paid time off, including holidays (assuming this is not a government job). So it comes down to what exactly are the employers' policies.
What is my best way to go?
answered on Feb 24, 2016
Attorneys cannot solicit your business, so you would have to find an attorney and contact them. You can Google search employment law attorney and your city, or use the find a lawyer link here on Justia to find someone who does employment law. Then check out their online presence to ensure they do... View More
The consulting firm recently lost its largest client in the market I work in and gathered the 35 consultants who worked there to go over the cause for the end of the client service agreement. One of the firm's founders and current VP verbally promised that we would not lose our jobs, and less... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2015
First of all, I am sorry to hear you lost your job. Although more information is required to answer this question fully, from what you describe, it is unlikely you have a claim for violation of an employment agreement. As you probably have heard, almost all employment is deemed "at... View More
The ck bounced and it was not for gambling this was ther way my time is up and i took the class but they will not let me com back one person dose not like me and has repeatedly said a lot of bad things about
answered on Dec 20, 2011
Dear Oregonian,
An employer does not have to be correct when it decides to suspend or fire an employee; it only has to avoid illegal conduct. If the employer believes you did something it does not like, it can fire you, so long at it was not protected activity, such as complaining to OSHA... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2011
In Oregon, there's a good chance that a firing in retaliation for refusing to perform illegal acts is, itself illegal. As to the harassment, call the police. Feel free to contact me.
Jeff Merrick, Oregon Trial Attorney
Injury & Employment... View More
I also had reported to the office liason my thoughts about boss getting pricing from family members, re: printing for marketing info, etc. I have not received my 1st qtr commission bonus, and my pay wasn't received until 5 days after my dismissal. do I have a case?
answered on Dec 15, 2011
Dear Fired,
I just found your June posting. Here are the quick answers:
1. Oregon has strict time limits on when a person must be paid after termination. You might have had a claim.
2. If you have not asked for your personnel file, you should, and see what is in there.... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2011
The issue is this. Is the worker not telling the truth about his injury. Is he defrauding anyone? If he knee has a problem that prevents him from working, then who cares what he does sitting down, whether it is gambling, sleeping or watching T.V. Are his off-work activities inconsistent with... View More
I see there are two case files where the Jack in the box has been sued for similar reasons. Also this would be a class action lawsuit.
answered on Dec 9, 2011
One way is to contact the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. Another way is to contact an attorney.
Jeff Merrick, Oregon Trial Attorney
Injury & Employment Law
http://www.jeffmerrick.com 503-665-4234
The above is not legal advice. I cannot give you sound... View More
It almost feels like i was wrongfully terminated. My supervisor as well didn't know about the demotion until 20 minutes after it happened. What can I do to fight this.
answered on Dec 9, 2011
First, request your personnel file. You have a right to it.
Next, try to figure out WHY the employer took this action against you. If because of performance, then no case. If for some illegal reason, then, maybe a case.
Jeff Merrick, Oregon Trial Attorney
Injury &... View More
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