Is there a legal limit of how many overtime hours for a salaried employee to work in a regular work week?

There are several issues you have raised. The first, is whether the position in which you work qualifies to be a salary exempt position. ...

Can I be discriminated against by my supervisor and one of the staff due to my language?

Being unprofessional is not unlawful. However, making business decisions for certain reasons can be. For instance, if you were terminated because...

Does my manager need my consent to cover shifts?

Oregon provides no laws that protect employees where an employer changes shifts. Some union contracts have such provisions built into them. There...

What are the statutory requirements and forms to file a valid notice of intent to sue in the state of Oregon.

Clearly this change that concerns you is the key to the case. Whether or not there are claims will depend upon what those changes were. However,...

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After suffering a work related injury, I returned to work to find that my hours had been drastically cut. Do I have a case?

You likely have several claim. You could have an OFLA or FMLA claim (family leave laws) and also a discrimination claim regarding worker's...

Can the court in Oregon force me to quit my job at a lounge because of a DUI conviction as it is my only means of income?

This is more a criminal question to which there may be a better answer. However, there may be a way to negotiate that with the DA, and/or a motion...

Is my company in violation of title vii for retaliation and violating my civil rights?

While this is a very brief description of one event, it certainly appears to be an issue. Sometimes if you believe this will continue, it is good...

I recently got a new job and am scheduled from 6am to 10am. I'm always told to stay after my shift ends. I'm never asked.

Oregon law does not require an employer to set a schedule. Most employment is "at will." This means that with minor exceptions, an employer or...

Can I file bankruptcy against my employer?

Federal law states that a private employer may not discriminate because a person (1) is or has been a debt in Bankruptcy; (2) has been insolvent...

Does opposing counsel have to provide a reason to depose me?

Generally no. In general, each party to a case filed in circuit court, or federal court, is entitled to take depositions. However, they cannot...