Questions answered by Jeffrey S Merrick

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Can an exemployee of my salon take out an ad in the paper stating she no longer works for me?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 12, 2010

Dear Former Employer, The U.S Supreme court has been pretty clear that, so long as commercial advertisement is truthful, it is protected by the...

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Can we file a suit against a bank or an employee for being rude and unprofessional?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 11, 2010

Dear Bend Citizen, Debt collection practices are limited by law. What you are describing might well cross the line into illegal conduct. ...

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Is there laws that protect me as an employee from verbal and mental abuse from my manager at the work place. what can i do?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 11, 2010

Dear Abused Employee, Oregon Employment Law protects you from harassment or hostile work environment only if they are abusing you for some...

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How long can someone wait to report an accident in oregon?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 10, 2010

Dear Portlander, With respect to the requirements for filing DMV reports, I covered that topic in my blog...

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Recently involved in an MVA during work hours.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 07, 2010

Dear Injured, The short answer is probably to pursue it yourself with a lawyer. The reasons why are covered in my blog entry: ...

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Is it illegal for a 17-year-old to date a 20-year-old?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 05, 2010

Dear Young Person, Portland Mayor Sam Adams had the legally correct answer: To be safe, wait until the person’s 18th birthday. ...

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I was fired today because I was taken off work due having the H1 N1 virus . Can they do this . I managed a restaurant

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 04, 2010

Dear Fired, If you can prove that you were fired because you were following instructions necessary to promote the public health, there's a...

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What kind of lawyer do I need for a contractor who did work without a contract and asked for $10k, then $8k and now $16k?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 03, 2010

Dear Feeling Screwed, First, check with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Make sure the contractor is licensed. If not, then you...

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Termination for unproven allegation?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on February 01, 2010

Dear Portland Employee, The answer is, “probably.” For the rules on final paychecks, see this blog entry. ...

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What are the consequences for an adult that abuses their child and gets caught? How bad can it get very or just a little

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on January 29, 2010

My gut tells me the consequences are the eternal fires of Hell. But as to criminal law consequences, the perpetrator needs to hire a criminal...

Jeffrey S Merrick's Answers (311)

Can an exemployee of my salon take out an ad in the paper stating she no longer works for me?

Can we file a suit against a bank or an employee for being rude and unprofessional?

Is there laws that protect me as an employee from verbal and mental abuse from my manager at the work place. what can i do?

How long can someone wait to report an accident in oregon?

Recently involved in an MVA during work hours.

Is it illegal for a 17-year-old to date a 20-year-old?

I was fired today because I was taken off work due having the H1 N1 virus . Can they do this . I managed a restaurant

What kind of lawyer do I need for a contractor who did work without a contract and asked for $10k, then $8k and now $16k?

Termination for unproven allegation?

What are the consequences for an adult that abuses their child and gets caught? How bad can it get very or just a little