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Can an employer retaliate against an employee for reporting potential intimidation or violence in the workplace?
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Answered on February 13, 2017
Employer's are not supposed to retaliate. That said, they do. The big issue for you is if the move was retaliation, or moving you away from the...
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Am I about to be sued? What should I do to prepare for a possible personal injury lawsuit?
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Answered on February 12, 2017
There would be nothing for you to sign if it was just service, so don't sign if they ask. Then call you insurance and start a claim and send them...
How can I fight my careless driving ticket in court? Oregon
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Answered on February 11, 2017
Ask the other driver to show up at your hearing (likely you have the same court date, but they may just pay and be done with it) to testify. Then...
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False accusations by Coworker
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Answered on February 11, 2017
Be sure to tell your boss you didn't do it, and see if you can find witnesses that will back you up. That's about all one can do if someone lies.
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I have been accused of client abuse by the RN and her staff friend who wanted me fired, how can I fight this?
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Answered on February 11, 2017
The biggest problem you have is proving these two are lying. Unless you can do that, you have no real options. You might consider hiring a criminal...
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Are we bound by the terms of a lease agreement if the landlord sells the house before the lease is up?
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Answered on February 11, 2017
Yes, you are bound to the terms. That said, the buyers might want you out earlier, and you could negotiate with them to let you out early.
When someone I don't know signs for my certified mail and never delivers it to me is it legal?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
Well, the USPS person usually does not check ID on certified mail, so they likely just handed to the new person at the address and said sign here....
Misdemeamor reduced to violation how will it show up on background check
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Answered on February 10, 2017
Hard to know, as background checks are done by private companies, each with access to different information (largely overlaps). The companies also...
Is it legal in Oregon to delay paying the first paycheck well into the second month of employment?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
Assuming you are an employee and not an independent contractor, then no, the longest is 35 days:
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/652.120
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Do I have the right to privacy when renting my former home for storage?
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Answered on February 10, 2017
If it is now a storage unit and not a residence, you have fewer protections since the landlord-tenant laws would not apply. Basically your rights...
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