The company still owed me a money. But I was not their employee. I worked like Contractor.

Your question fails to provide enough information. However, there are two types of typical cases that result from such a situation. First, a...

Is my past employer allowed to notify my current employer of my termination when I did not ask for a reference nor give consent?

One primary consideration is whether the information your employer provided was truthful. If it was not truthful, then you have either a libel (if...

Salary Exempt Employee needs to meet all the salary exempt criteria and duties in Oregon?

There are slight variations between state and federal overtime cases. Under Oregon law you must meet the following test. (1) "Executive...

Can an Oregon employer fire an existing employee for not signing a non-compete document?

It may be worth a few dollars to discuss this issue with an attorney. Noncompetition agreements are covered by ORS 653.295 which limits their...

My boss will not pay me HELP

You have a choice between hiring an attorney, and making a wage claim through BOLI. (government). Attorneys prosecute your wage claim, and could...

I work at a business in Oregon and had a question about payroll laws. I receive two paychecks a month. One is handwritten and

The situation you refer to is not that uncommon. What most employers who perform payroll in this fashion are doing is calling the first check a...

I agree with the previous response. However, that does not end the possibilities. There are some strategic questions that a wage and hour...

Re-Do I have to take a job I don't want.

Yes. The employment department has specific rules regarding whether you can turn down employment and still maintain benefits. The department...

Imatch matched me to a job I don't want. Can they compel me to drive over the road if I didn't before? I want a local CDL job.

Also, I am not certain what "Imatch" is. I believe it is a temp employer, head hunter, or like agency. they may have rules that they will no...

Can an employer suspend an employee for no reason?

Sometimes employers suspend people to get around Oregon's prompt payment statutes for payment of wages at termination. So that could entitle you...