When my employer sets my start time but when I to work he tell me to wait to clock in

We would need to know more about what you do, why they are having you come in, etc. If you are coming in for the employer's benefit at 4am, then...

Is my employer in the wrong for not terminating me immediately after my background check results showed I didn't their standards

Seems like they are trying to avoid your ability to claim unemployment. If you quit, often you will not be able to get unemployment while you...

What do I do if I was paid under table for awhile but not even minimum wages in oregon an then the employer just didn’t pay med?

Well...it depends upon the facts of your work. But there is a good chance that you are an employee entitled to minimum wage. When they did not...

What is the most effective way I should use for my ex-employer to pay me my back wages?

You can contact BOLI (Bureau of Labor and Industries) to make a wage claim or you can retain an attorney to file a wage claim for your unpaid...

Can I sue my employer for not giving me lunch breaks?

There are three types of lunch issues with different answers depending upon the type. 1. Your employer pays you to work through your lunch...

You have multiple claims against this employer. First, you have an Oregon minimum wage claim. Employers employer must pay at least the minimum...

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Which state has jurisdiction?

It depends upon the claim you bring. You may be able to take advantage of either state's laws depending upon what is best for you. Certainly you...

What should my next step be because it started as just a harrassing coworker now it is also my manager

You should be discussing this directly with a lawyer. This way the lawyer can specifically advise what documentation would be helpful, evidence to...

No. Oregon employers generally cannot hold paychecks hostage. Oregon frowns upon employers using "self-help" to recover their losses. You should...

What course of action can I take?

Call an attorney. There are penalties that can attach to the delay of final payment. There are things that must be done to protect the right to...