Is it legal for a company to offer special perks, vacations, etc. to only the men in the company?

This sounds like an unlawful employment practice. Consider filing a complaint with BOLI or contacting an employment law attorney near you.

Can i sue privately for wrongful termination based on retaliation for asking new laws be implemented?

You may be a whistle blower, which would give you protection from retaliation for reporting a violation of the law. However, are you sure the new...

Given this was Portland, I'll assume it was a TriMet bus. If so, those have exterior cameras that likely already have your friend's license plate...

I think your wife posted yesterday. You simply turn this over to your insurance company and let them deal with it. Plaintiff's attorney's often...

Can employer request references BEFORE disclosing a job details ?

Nothing illegal about that. If it was as to a criminal record, then that is what is prohibited. Perhaps tell the recruiters politely that unless...

So, you asked the question here. Please don't ask using multiple questions; see the response to the prior question.

I got final written warning for attendance, short after I came late and got suspended?

OK, but what is your question? I will say prepare to be terminated and not be eligible for unemployment.

Can a salaried restaurant manager be included in a tip pooling scenario in Oregon?

I hate to say it, but this is a gray area in the law now that tip pooling can expand to non-servers. The answer is maybe. I personally tell...

My employer says they can keep me 30 minutes after im scheduled off and threatens write ups if we dont is that legal

Perhaps, but if they are keeping you they have to pay you. This could also violate the new predictive scheduling law.

Who is responsible for a missed payment after I accepted a settlement?

Depends upon what the settlement release says, and if we are talking about PIP or something else. If PIP was paying, and you had not exhausted that...