What repercussions occur when a Retirement Planning company breaks Federal ERISA law by turning over 401K to a nonbeneficiary ?

The answer to your question depends on the documents your deceased husband filled out pertaining to beneficiaries. If he listed you as the...

Non-compete clause with the past employer

The answer will depend on case law application in NY. I do not practice in NY so I cannot advise you directly what their laws are. You may want to...

Can an employer require an employee to use vacation time if they're subpoenaed?

You are not required to allow an employee to attend a trial to which they are not a party or a subpoenaed witness. There is no problem allowing...

Taking money from your 401K is likely not a very good idea. Depending on your age you could pay stiff penalties for withdrawal and loose the...

You refer to your disability indicating that you may believe that you were being mistreated as a result of your disability. If your employer...

I need to know which attorneys in my area would be able to file an appeal for disability benefits through social security ?

You may also call the Oregon State Bar and request a referral to an attorney who handles social security appeal issues. They can refer you to...

Oregon law requires employers to provide a safe working environment for employees, which means protecting them from known threats to their health...

I'm not so sure it's slander or defamation of character.. but what can I do?

Talking about workers who are in a relationship is not slander or defamation unless what is being said is not true. If the person stating it...

Can my employer take away my overtime by making me take that extra time on my lunch hour ?

Your employer can control your working hours to limit your overtime. He cannot, however, shorten your lunch period or deny you breaks. If you...

How am I to blame?

It sounds like you may have been denied unemployment benefits based on a voluntary quit. If you quit because you had no other alternative, you may...