Iwas working for $9.00 an hour when I starte my job then went to salary guaranteed 1600.00 a month then was put back hourly at

Probably not. At $9.00 you obviously exceeded minimum wage. However, the salary is questionable. Also, salary does not mean that you are not...

Can my employer manually amend my time card to deduct a lunch period whether I take one or not?

No. An employer is required to provide you with a lunch. It must be uninterrupted. If you are interrupted, the entire 30 minute period must be...

Can I take a business to small claims in OR if they do business here and I only worked here but they have offices in WA?

Generally speaking, if you worked for a company in Oregon, and you were based in Oregon, then you can sue for any unpaid wages, and penalty wages. ...

What is the state penalty formula for unpaid wages in a suit against employer?

The reason you had difficulty locating your answer online, is that there is no specific penalty that attaches to that statute. Instead, there are...

I was fired from my job 4 telling the owner i wasn't happy working there. I was asked a question & I answered it truthfully.

I do not see a reason your unemployment would be denied. Were you paid all your wages within one business day? If not, you could be due penalty...

I had worked for a company that will not pay for labor worked. Is there anything I can do?

You have an Oregon wage claim for unpaid wages. You may have a minimum wage claim depending upon the number of hours you worked and the amount you...

Do I need a lawyer or just a phone call to the department of labor?

Oregon employer's may deduct wages from your paycheck for a limited number of items. Most deductions, besides taxes, require your written...

The answer is not simple. There are complex laws regarding whether a non compete agreement is valid. You likely will need an attorney to...

Can my employer refuse to pay me for hour I worked if I forget to clock in?

An employer must pay for the hours worked. If you forget to clock in, but inform them about it, they must pay your wages. If they do not, you...

Is the non-compete I signed valid if I was terminated before my 90 day probation was over?

Without reading the contract and knowing all the background information, no attorney will be able to provide you with an accurate answer. Their...