What if my current employer is punishing me due to approved FMLA leave.

You could file a complaint with BOLI over it, though I would suggest meeting with a local employment law attorney first.

Do I have a retaliation claim?

Keep in mind that retaliation claims relate to retaliation based on you having reported something the employer did that is legally improper. That...

Can an employer use your pto?

I think your question is, can they force you to take PTO? Potentially, in a round about way (note this puts aside any issues as to FMLA or other...

Do I have to pay 45 dollars per hour to the apartment maintenance?

It appears the fire and thus damage was likely your fault, so you would be responsible for the costs to fix it. Whether $45 per hour is reasonable...

What can I do to make this stop? I have worked here four years and in this time have told him to stop.

If you have not been documenting these issues, start. If you have emails/text messages or the like, make sure you have personal copies stored...

We are renting a duplex plumber is ripping up bathroom floor Monday where are we suppose to go to toilet?

Here are a few items to review for some basic info on the issues you are...

When

"A tenant rents a house, can they legally charge someone else to pay rent for living in one of the bedrooms in that house?" Potentially, this is...

Is my chargeback legal?

If I get this right, you paid $1,000 via credit card, and that business does not want to refund your money. So, you then want to know if you can...

How much am I responsible for to pay towards replacing a customers 8 year old carpet that I burnt a 2 inch hole in?

That is something you would argue to them in negotiating. If we are talking about a substantial amount, turn it over to your liability insurance...

Read http://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/166.255 That should explain that since you appear to be subject to a court order (the original retraining...