I was replaced by an undocumented worker, what can I do?

Dear Fired Worker, As you probably know, Oregon law prohibits discrimination based on national origin. If your employer is firing people...

Unauthorized use of your name on a public website without permission?

Dear Government Worker, Generally speaking, your work domain and E-mail is the employers. The employer can post them if they want to. Of...

Academic Dishonesty Defense

Dear Salem, Oregon Academic, It sounds like you are engaged in some sort of administrative law proceeding. Here’s what you do: 1. Get all...

My wife works a goodwill store and was told she cannot have yard sales or garage sale or she will be fired is this legal

Dear Lincoln City Resident, It sounds like you are describing an effort to restrict competition. Oregon law of prohibits noncompetition...

How long is a deposition kept on file.

Dear Klamath Falls Resident, Depositions, generally, are not filed with the State. Sometimes, portions are used to support civil motions. You...

If I hold insurance on a car that I am not a registered owner am I liable?

Dear Responsible Portlander, "No good deed goes unpunished," they say. Your reward for helping with insurance is the risk if even higher...

House Vandalized

Dear Portland Vandal Victim, I'm not sure about your criminal law options, buy you can always sue in civil court for damages caused by this...

Is it illegal for drug counselor to knowingly be intimate with former client

Dear Bend Oregon Mom, The answer might turn on whether the woman had a therapeutic relationship with your son. Is she in the business of...

Dear Fired Worker, The answer may depend on whether the volunteer fire department is considered a public body or government agency. If you...

Can a person be terminated for demanding compliance with osha regulations?

Dear Fired Employee, If your insistence on compliance with OSHA guidelines was a substantial factor contributing to your termination, then the...