I live in Oregon and I'm seventeen. I graduated early a few months ago, I have a full time job and my birthday is in September. This is my first time living in Oregon with this parent because I moved in after I graduated and I was a resident at Job corps for a year before that. It's just... View More 
answered on Mar 7, 2020
You are technically not able to commit to any legally binding agreements until you turn age 18 unless you get emancipated by a court proceeding. It probably isn't worth the time and money to file for an emancipation when you are only months away from turning 18. I suppose you could move out... 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.
They also ignored my messages when I attempted to negotiate for more severance. Should I sign the severance agreement anyway?
answered on Feb 26, 2020
Since you were paid a week later in full, I don't see a violation of law here. I would consult with an employment law attorney in your state before signing a severance agreement with legal ramifications.
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.
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
He told me that the store i managed is closing down ( due to cost of business vs revenue brought in ) he stated it wasn't sales related it was just what traffic we had gotten. With that being said my only 2 options are to " take severance " which he stated to be " like 2 weeks... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2020
You should be eligible for unemployment benefits if you take the severance, but ultimately that is up to the employment division.
Yes, it is legal to terminate your employment in this way. This is an at-will state, meaning you or your employer can terminate the relationship at almost any... View More
My stub clearly shows an hourly wage at 40 hours per week when I usually put in 50 or more. At the bottom of the stub it says my basis of pay is hourly. I am also required to put in a minimum of 45 "Open hours" of work, meaning business hours. So getting in before we open and staying late... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2019
Whether you are paid on a salary basis depends on several factors. If you work less than 40 hours, do you they only pay you for the hours worked or do they pay you the full 40 hours? Were you told when you started that you would be salary? Do you have a written offer? What is shown on your... View More
Due to this, I have not been paid for the hours I have worked and its about to be payday again. I fear it hasn’t been resolved And I will go another month without pay. Can I demand to be paid immediately? I live in Portland Oregon. I am still working for the company so this wouldn’t have been... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2019
Yes, if they terminated you, your final check was due no later than the end of the next business day. Now, forcing them to pay immediately is not possible, but you can put pressure on them since they already owe you a penalty of 8 hours of pay for each day they are late, which adds up. That penalty... View More
too many to list, but pertains to inaccurate fmla hours calculated, false notations and accusatory notes, ada accommodations after fmla exhausted, discrimination, 2 month delay plus in begining interactive process, continueal repeatitive documented denial of accommodation without undue hardship and... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2019
You should consult an employment attorney related to potential violations of the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Defamation claims are state-law specific, subject to limitations imposed by rights contained in the First Amendment. You should narrow your focus to... View More
The last day I worked was 11/18/19. I was not paid for the hours worked that day, nor for 3 hours on the 15th of Nov.
I let someone in payroll know on the 21st of Nov. there was a discrepancy with my check, and she indicated that it was right.
I then asked for copies of our login... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2019
Typically each state has a law that requires employers to pay employees in a certain amount of time. 30 days is fairly common. If you have still not been paid, you should contact an employment attorney in Oregon to see your options for going after your unpaid wages.
She never formally fired me claimed I quit when in fact I didn't
answered on Oct 29, 2019
But what is your question? If you were fired, your check was due Monday, and they have to pay a penalty wage of 8 hours a day until you are paid, up to 30 days.
I was fired on Tuesday October 8th. My final check just came in the mail today and on it it even says October 22nd.
answered on Oct 24, 2019
You can go after him for a penalty wage, which is 8 hours per day at your hourly rate for each day it was late. Attorney's usually do this on a contingency, meaning you don't pay them any fees unless they get something for you. Even at $15 per hour and if it was 10 days late, translates... View More
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