My father passed away last month. I need to close his bank acct to pay the funeral home. He only got SSI/month and had no assets

You are not required to pay an attorney In Oregon, the attorney is paid from the estate assets. In a small estate such as your father's there is...

Should I sue my boss?

You are a laborer so you must be paid the state minimum wage including overtime pay. The employer is trying to pay you for piece work but it...

Jurisdiction for seafarer claims

Claims brought on ocean going vessels are generally Federal jurisdiction claims. You can file a claim with the EEOC. Best of luck!

Well you work in an at-will employment state, so you can be fired for any reason or no reason, just not a reason prohibited by law. Your facts...

How long after the injury must you see a doctor in order to get work comp benefits?

You should have filed a work injury report on the day that it happened. If you reported it to your employer they should have given you the workers...

Can an employer legally stop me from work because I have no SSN?

You work in an at-will employment state so they can let you go for any reason, just not an illegal one. If you believe that your termination is...

Does my husband have to sue to get 5k owed to him for work completed to customers satisfaction.

Well he may have to sue. I would first contact the construction contractors board to determine if sub-contractors can file a claim against the...

My employment contract from seven years ago had a non compete clause. Can it be enforced?

Non-competes are governed by state law. Some states like California hold them in disfavor and will only enforce them under particular...

Well on the face of the facts you provided a reasonable person might conclude that you are being discriminated against for having a child. You...

Hello. I don't know what to do. What do I do if I have been wrongfully discriminated against and I am a disabled person?

This isn't an employment discrimination matter it is a real estate dispute. You need to contact an attorney who handles landlord tenant disputes...