Typically, the law will not permit an employer to force you to remain employed. If they are claiming that you now have an employment contract for a...

Do I need a labor attorney?

Employees must be paid a minimum wage under the law. For 50 hours of work, at the minimum wage of $9.10 in Oregon, you would have to have been paid...

Can an employer use my vacation time(so called P.T.O) as sick days(Earned Sick Time Act)???

That depends on the circumstances. You should refer first to your handbook and/or policy book to determine if they followed a written policy. If...

Employer has posted a sign next to time clock showing clock-in/clock-out times for all employees... is this legal/permissible?

Unless you have a privacy right to the information there is no penalty for disclosing it. Clock in/out records are not something that would be...

I have a conviction for misdemeanor reckless endangerment. Is this considered an offense involving dishonesty?

That depends on what your relationship with the child was and what comments you made.

Verbal sexual harassment

Most government agencies have departments to deal with complaints of this nature. Depending on what type of government employee it was she may have...

I have a coworker who due to their cultural beliefs finds it offensive to bring dinner down to female coworkers.

Culture is very different than religion. Your coworker's beliefs sound misogynistic and discriminatory towards women. I would ensure that your HR...

My prior employer did not provide a reference letter to me today as defined and mandated by a litigation settlement agreement.

Yes, you should contact their attorney in writing and ask for it, unless you have your own attorney in which case he/she should request the letter.

Do I have a chance at an appeal for unemployment benefits.

The answer likely depends on the reason you declined full time work. You should appeal the decision regardless and present the facts for a hearing...

Do I have FMLA time left? I don't trust employers answer

The FMLA requires that certain employers provide up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave for serious medical conditions for employees and their...