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 have a potential claim for workers’ compensation retaliation and/or disability discrimination. It appears you were hurt on the job (heat...

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

The deadline for providing a final paycheck under Oregon law varies depending on how the employment relationship ended. If you are terminated, it...

Is being sexiest at a job hard to prove or does anyone think i have a case? We find this really bothersome. what can we do

I grew up working in packing houses, and I know exactly what you are talking about. There are certain jobs that are traditionally performed by...

I have a problem tenant. Is it legal for me to video tape any repairs that I do in the apartment as I am doing them? Do I need t

It is not illegal for you to video tape yourself making repairs. It is unconventional, and will probably set the tenant on edge. I recommend you...

I paid rent at 9:30pm and the landlord said she didnt get it and rcvd an eviction notice

If you have been served with papers to appear in court, you should retain an attorney who can help you present your evidence of payment in court.

The answer depends on a question of fact as to whether the landlord reasonably believed that you had abandoned the premises, in which case he can...

Can women who are too sick to work due to pregnancy complications be fired, even with a doctor's note? Or be denied time off?

In addition to FMLA, the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) protects the rights of employees who are pregnant, but unpaid leave is the reality that...

The filing of an SS-8 may be protected as a wage and hour complaint if the employer is trying to avoid paying minimum wage or overtime, or it may...

Is it better to give a tenant who is causing repeated disturbances to neighbors a no-cause notice to vacate or a for cause?

If you do not believe the tenant will change their conduct, it is probably best to move forward with a no cause notice. Keep in mind that you must...

Do I have a case of discrimination, retaliation?

To establish a claim for employment discrimination, you must show that your protected status (race, religion, sex, age, disability, complaint, et...