Is it legal for an employer to give some one a job without advertising it first

Dear Netarts Worker, Unless there is some union contract or some other enforceable seniority contract, the employer may decide on reasons other...

Where or what part of the oregon law can I look up lawyer maulpractice issues?

Dear Disappointed in Springfield, There is not place to look it up because the right to sue is a common law right, not a statutory right. ...

My wife was fired from her employer

Dear Prineville Husband, Unless your wife is employed by the government or there is a union contract, individual contract, the employer does...

Dear Concerned in Coos Bay, Hospitals have an obligation to care for patients until they are stable. There is not requirement to keep stable...

Can an employer take away current accured vaction pay?

Dear Portland Employee, In Oregon, vacation pay is strictly a matter of contract or employer policies. If, for example, it says you have to...

Dear Portland Seller, Several time limits are involved in real estate sales. To enforce the contract, 5 years. (ORS 12.060(1)) If...

Sold home in OR June 2009. Buyer now wants property drainage problem (that did not exist when we sold it) corrected.

Dear Medford Seller, I had a similar case up in Portland. Here's some things you should talk about with your lawyer: 1. Tender the...

Can I settle a non disabling work injury claim?

An excellent workers' compensation attorney is Martin Alvey. If he cannot help you, he might know someone who can. Jeff Merrick, Oregon Trial...

I am Questioning my Denied Unemployment can you help me?

Dear Fired in Oregon, Whether you have a chance depends on whether you have evidence. Do you have records that you texted? Do you have...

My daughter is 18 and hasn't lived with us for 6 months or so. She hasn't finished high school.

Wow! That's sassy! Personally, I doubt you have much to worry about from a lawsuit. But I'm not a family lawyer. My non-lawyer answer is...