What if my employer won't schedule me to work because he thinks I am a liability after I suffered heat exhaustion on the job?

You should contact an attorney. You may have one or both a discrimination claim and a worker's compensation claim.

My final paycheck is now two business days late and my former supervisor is making me wait 3 more, what can I do?

You can sue for penalty wages. Penalty wages are calculated at the rate of 8 hours for each day that the employer is late paying your final wages....

Overtime payment that has not been paid.

Under Oregon law you can get the unpaid overtime wages, plus a civil penalty. You can also sue under federal law and recover twice the amount of...

The first question is whether you are properly classified as an independent contractor. Given the control the employer has, I would bet not. More...

My husband's pay days have been every other Friday and his employer change the pay date to every other Tuesday without notice is

The statute that sets the requirement to pay all wages on payday is ORS 652.120. I have copied it below. It does not specifically address your...

Does my son have a case against his employer for abandoning him 1000 miles from home with no money or transportation back?

You should contact an attorney. There are a lot of facts missing that may affect the advice that is given. Many attorneys will talk with your son...

Should I sign a paper saying my injury wasn't my works fault?

When all responders say meet with an attorney, you can take a good guess that is the correct action. It is hard to imagine a situation where...

I am the victim of workplace harassment and discrimination what are my rights and HR investigation has been ongoing for 5 weeks?

This is one that likely should be addressed directly with an attorney. The benefit of doing so, is that they can guide you on how to protect...

I was told not to use vacation time by my boss and hit the accrual cap. Am I entitled to compensation?

Oregon law will enforce the agreement to pay out the vacation pay on separation of employment, but does not specifically require an employer to...

FMLA and paid sickleave

Sick leave in Portland, Oregon is set by statute to be a minimum amount. They cannot deduct more hours than are paid from the statutory sick time....