Not sure what an AFH is, but unless this is a union job (or you are a minor), then yes they can. This assumes they are paying you properly including any overtime.

Assuming we are talking about Uber or Lyft or the like, the question is still whether or not you are an employee or independent contractor. If the later, then the contractor would be. If the former, if the ticket goes to you as an employee, then the employee likely needs to since illegal acts are... View More

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

Not sure why this popped up for Oregon, since it says you posted from Tacoma. Anyway, find a local employment law attorney to discuss.

You potentially could be a whistleblower and have protection that way, more so for the ATF records.

Not sure, but it sounds like you were overpaid for unemployment, and they are attempting to recover the over payment.

Based just off what you wrote, hard to know. The key is not whether they pay you out from year to year, but what is their policy as to paying it out upon termination/separation? Many companies have written polices on the topic, and those are generally controlling on the topic. Now the fact that... View More

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

Depending on your illness, it may qualify under ADA as needing to be accommodated. Such a reasonable accommodation could include the use of something like oxycodone.

Further, must drug tests are testing for illegal drugs. If you have a prescription then it is not illegal, but it is usually... View More

The first question is, did you file for worker's compensation yet? Sounds like it, but make sure you do to ensure the WC carrier is on notice.

There is no problem with claiming the wages through your own insurance, but just know your own insurance will then seek reimbursement from your... View More

You are not required to sign anything as to a termination, other than if you are receiving a severance. As to when your check with all of your final pay is due, since you quit with less than 48-hours notice (the three week notice was moot when you quit earlier), your final pay is due as follows:... View More

If you are in fact an independent contractor, then yes, they could do that as you are not their employee. However, you may not be an independent contractor and instead should be classified as an employee. If you were an employee, then you would have to be paid for those hours, in addition to a lot... View More

No, there is no law as such. Keep in mind these are just contracts, and oral contracts are enforceable. I would say there would be an exception that if the employment is for a set term that is for more than a year, then because of the statute of frauds would apply, the contract would have to be in... View More

In Oregon, no.

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.

If they want to they could. Not sure why this is tagged with criminal law and slander, as you indicate no crime was committed and unless they alter the video the video shows what it shows so t here could be no libel/slander.

You don't need a pro bono attorney, you just need an employment law attorney to take you case on a contingency basis. That means they only collect if the win or settle the case for you. You can use the find a lawyer link above to do that.

Generally speaking, they do not have to hold open your job, just provide you with an equivalent position. That gets fact intensive and there are no real black and white answers, as that basically gets into opinions. You might sit down with a local employment law attorney, best if they do FMLA, and... View More

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

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.