Is it legal for my employer to base my vacation pay on a newer, lowered wage (beginning April 1)?

Without reading the actual agreement, it is impossible to answer your question. Vacation pay is simply a matter of contract in Oregon. What you...

Breach of employment contract

To resolve your issue, an attorney will likely need to read the settlement agreement. If I am understanding you, you have settled a possible...

I've quit a job that I've had for 16 years, to go to work for gov. agency. Written Job offer accepted.

First, as to your unemployment. Apply. All they can do is say no. The question is did you have good cause, such that a reasonable person would...

There is no way to guarantee how a judge or jury will interpret the facts. However, depositing the check instead of just cashing it is a good way...

Is it worth it to correct "off the books" wages totaling about $600? If so, what is the best way to go about doing it?

Yes, it can be worth it. Under Oregon law, you could be due not just the unpaid overtime premium wages, but could also be due a civil penalty of...

If my employer suspends me without pay and open ended how long can the suspension last legally?

If you are fired your wages are due one business day later. When an employer is late, you could be due penalty wages. I have seen cases where the...

My boss did not give me my last paycheck when it was due. Can I request the penalty from him with a 12 day written demand?

Yes. Depending upon how you request it, and what you request, you could get one day's wage for each day they are late paying your wages. You have...

Placed on Open Ended Unpaid Suspension for No Cause.

You absolutely should apply for unemployment. Whether you get it will depend upon how they interpret the facts and who they believe. But the only...

I know of no law regarding sheduling in Oregon. However, given that they wrote you up for what appears to be an unreasonable excuse, there likely...

Are there any laws concerning the arbitrary lay-off of a long-term ( 28 years) employee?

You should speak with an employment attorney. The first thing that comes to mind is whether you are being discriminated against based upon your...