Today I was suspended and told to be under investigation through my job by the loss prevention manager, for doing things wrong that I was unaware of were wrong. I have only been employed with the company for a little over a month now and I am still learning what can and can't be done. Today I... View More 
answered on May 18, 2017
Yes, they can do this, nothing illegal about it. In fact, if they had wanted to, they could have just fired you, as employment is at will. That means that can fire you for just about any reason, or no reason at all.
I am a retail pharmacist in a small Oregon town. My employer is initiating on-site quarterly random drug testing. The problem is, we only have one bathroom and it is designated public. The bathroom door is about 5 feet from where customers line up for prescription drop-off and counsels, and any... View More
answered on May 16, 2017
I am not aware of any law that would prohibit this. However, your first step should be to take your concerns to management. A well laid out argument that addresses exactly why this is a bad idea for the company (e.g. lost customers), along with a well thought out plan to address those concerns but... View More
Do I have a case? The organization has already accepted responsibility for this. I would like to be compensated for being so humiliated that I can't ever go back.
answered on Apr 28, 2017
This depends on what the humiliation is about. If it is related to you being in a protected class, then yes. For instance, if you are black and they called you say hot chocolate ala the accusation against Bill O'Reilly, that would be humilation related to your inclusion in a protected class.
I was recently denied unemployment even after the hearing because I didn't show good cause why I gave two week notice. The employer didn't show up to the hearing. I gave two week notice after my employer told me I need to get a grip on life. I was assaulted and they never gave the police... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2017
This is a bit confusing, as at the end you say you were fired. Anyway, appeal the decision as outlined in your denial letter. Then be prepared to address the reasons for the denial (not just everything bad the employer did) with actual evidence. For instance, you say you were assaulted at work and... View More
Had to go on leave and get temp disability because I needed surgery due to my disability. I had been calling in every 3 days until doc told me I needed surgery. Then I called HR. The head of HR told me that #1-no idea I was gone. #2- my job was safe for 6 months while I was sick and healing. I have... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2017
Not sure why this popped up for Oregon, since it says you posted from Tacoma. Anyway, find a local employment law attorney to discuss.
I saw owners son sale drugs to a co-worker and was also told by the owner on two separate occasions to falsify ATF files for tracking gun sales.
answered on Mar 1, 2017
You potentially could be a whistleblower and have protection that way, more so for the ATF records.
answered on Jul 20, 2016
Potentially. Employees in Oregon have a right to their employee files (though such a file may or may not include the specific records you are looking for), and if there is a lawsuit they could be demanded in discovery.
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