What should be my course of action?

I agree that not enough details were shared. But also note, that more details may be problematic because what you state on a public cite is not...

So I so I didn't have my social security card and my company wants to withhold my paycheck until they see it Portland Oregon?

An employer cannot withhold the paycheck. It must pay on payday and must pay upon separation from employment. Penalties can attach if they do...

Is my company being lawful regarding sick pay?

The law is not specific regarding the forms. However, if you are sick on the 15, and cannot fill out the form until the 17, they cannot deny your...

My employer requires me to go sign in order for me to get my last paycheck

Call a wage claim attorney before you contact this employer. Now that they have refused to provide your check, there are steps you need to take to...

Final commission pay?

You should contact an attorney handling wage claims. They will need to see your commission documents. Pay plan, handbook, whatever you can get...

Oregon grace period?

No. Not unless your employer creates one.

If more than one family member files a lawsuit together, does this also belong to class action?

Class actions are generally 25 or more with the same claim. It is possible to be less than 25, but unlikely. Usually they are much more than 25...

Is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee

There are a lot more facts that are relevant, but these are big ones for you. You should talk with a wage and hour attorney about all the facts.

Is this a good course of action?

This is tort litigation. Unfortunately, you will find many employment lawyers do not practice in this area. So by placing this under employment,...

The actual phrase in the statute is "An employer may not withhold, deduct or divert any portion of an employee’s wages". The argument for the...