" I'm a union member in an IBEW local that suffered an unfair consideration from a local utility that ive been a 10yr em

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Will my payee rep responsiblities be terminated because i was convicted of a felony

It will likely trigger a court review of your status as the payee. If the felony involved dishonesty with funds like theft, embezzlement, etc. you...

In Oregon- a company hired me to direct a program- after hire, they required online training- but, will not pay training wages

Clearly your employer owes you for training time as wages, the employer also retaliated against you for insisting that you be paid your wages. The...

Can one file for workman's comp based on PTSD and if so would this provide a basis for medical retirement?

You should file a request for an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities act so that your employer cannot use your disability as the...

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Company made me (and others) move to an office 25 miles away to keep pay structure but allowed another to stay. Discrimination?

Absent a collective bargaining agreement, or written contract imposing some limitation on the employer, they are permitted to restructure as they...

Is it legal for a company to make its employees sign a contract saying that they cannot work for any of its clients.

Oregon has a unique rule that requires non-compete agreements be signed two weeks prior to employment to be enforceable. When employers attempt to...

How do I justify missed lunches (paid to eat while working) in a small veterinary clinic? BOLI complaint pending

Yes, if you are paid for your lunch then you cannot make a claim for lunch breaks. Oregon unlike California does not allow for damage payments for...

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Oregon is a unique state regarding defamation or slander. You must first give notice to the party to stop. Then if they continue you can sue for...

My employer made me sign a description of job duties and disciplinary action packet. Is it binding for both employer and myself?

First, Ohio is an at-will employment state, so unless you have a written contract they do not need a reason to terminate your employment. While...

Does an employer have the right to know about your disability?

Unless your disability is obvious you should not discuss an accommodation until after you are offered a job. If your disability has some impact on...