Can I ask for compensation if my building owner does major maintenance on the plumbing and closes my business for up to a week?

This sounds like a commercial lease, which means he is likely breaching the contract. Thus, you can negotiate whatever you want or can force him to...

What do I do when the at-fault driver in an accident files a small claim against me for damages neither party's insurance paid?

Wait for your insurance, as this is what you have paid them for, to defend you. That is to defend you whether it is or is not your fault.

The EEOC has limited resources just like any government agency and they cannot go after every employer. Nor can they force anyone to agree to a...

Unless you sent a tort claim notice within 180 days of the attack, then no, you cannot sue the state.

Do an ORS 20.080 demand, as that can lead to attorney's fees, and that gets their attention.

Can I get punished because of calling in sick 1 hour after my shift started?

Assuming you had sick time accrued, and you should have, then arguably they are violating the sick leave law.

Debt collection is not my area, but I believe they are prohibited from threatening criminal charges over a debt. Contact a consumer protection...

What do I do to pursue this claim?

First, go to the doctor and start getting treated for your injuries. You have PIP (file a claim with your own insurance) for exactly this reason....

What to do haven't received last check?

You can contact BOLI, but all they will do is make the employer pay your back wages, nothing more. If you want to make them pay, and likely get...

Can I be sued by my neighbor for property damage caused by an accidental fire, even though I have insurance?

Depends on if you have enough insurance. If the damage to the other unit was $200k and you only have $100k in insurance, that is a problem. That...