I've been laid off and need to negotiate a severance package to sign the release/separation papers they want from me.

The value of the release you are giving depends upon the value of any lawsuit you might bring against your employer. Without knowing all the...

After termination, I was offered $1,500.00 accompanied by a document listing the conditions of accepting the check.

The $1,500 is likely "consideration" for giving up specifically listed claims. Depending upon what the agreement says about the money, it is...

Is it legal in Oregon for my employer to deduct an administration fee without notifying employees for processing paychecks?

The deduction, as describe, is not lawful in Oregon. Under Oregon law the employees likely could sue for $200 per deduction. In addition, if the...

Lost time in lunch hours and break; and how to recover funds owed under BOLI?

Oregon law states that a meal period must be uninterrupted to be deducted from your pay. If they pay you for the full hour of your meal period,...

I was going to use my vac. time and then give notice. He fired me and wont give me my vacation time or unemployment! what now?

First, file for unemployment. There is no downside to filing for unemployment. A denial simply means you don't get it, but you do not have to pay...

A previous employer is falsely claiming they fired me and it cost me a future job. What can I do?

You can sue for defamation, though it is not generally an easy case. Getting a clear picture from a potential employer is not likely because they...

I was recently employed and All of the conditions were verbal and based on a trial to hire basis now he won't pay me.what to do?

In addition to what the previous attorney informed you, it is likely that you could make the employer pay your attorney fees. Some attorneys take...

Is it legal for my company to give one person a raise but not me for the same promotion?

The issue is why you were not provided a raise. If in actuality, you were not provided your a raise because you are a member of a protected class...

Can my employer sign my annual review for me?

I know of no Oregon law which requires a review. More likely, the business or agency you work for has a policy regarding regular employee reviews....

Should i hire a 380$ an hour lawyer to write my demand letter for wages/expenses unpaid when its only for 1800$?

No. You should hire a $380 an hour lawyer to win your case and go after penalties. Your case likely is worth more than the $1,800.

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