Meyer Employment Law represents employees throughout Oregon. We help workers who have been fired unfairly, harassed, discriminated against, retaliated against, denied wages, pressured to sign severance agreements, or punished for taking protected leave. Our firm represents employees only, not employers.
If you believe your employer treated you unlawfully, we can review what happened, explain your rights under Oregon and federal employment law, and help you decide what to do next.
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Meyer Employment Law represents employees only, in Portland and throughout Oregon.
Discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employer treats an employee unfairly because of a protected characteristic such as age, race, gender, disability, religion, or national origin. When this may apply: You were treated worse because of your race, sex, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or medical condition. Oregon and federal laws limit when and how employers can make decisions about hiring, firing, promotions, pay, and working conditions based on these characteristics. If you believe you were denied a job, demoted, harassed, or fired for a discriminatory reason, an Oregon employment discrimination lawyer at Meyer Employment Law can review your situation and explain your options.
Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects your employment or creates a hostile work environment. When this may apply: You experienced unwanted comments, touching, messages, pressure for sexual favors, or a hostile work environment and HR or management failed to stop it. This can come from supervisors, coworkers, or even customers and does not have to involve physical contact to be unlawful. If you have experienced harassment at work in Portland or anywhere in Oregon, an experienced Oregon sexual harassment lawyer at Meyer Employment Law can help you understand your rights, preserve evidence, and pursue claims against your employer when appropriate.
Retaliation happens when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in a protected activity, such as reporting discrimination or harassment, complaining about unpaid wages, requesting medical leave, or participating in a workplace investigation. When this may apply: You spoke up, filed a complaint, supported another employee, requested protected leave, or reported unlawful conduct, and your employer responded with discipline, demotion, reduced hours, schedule changes, or termination. If your employer took negative action after you asserted your rights, an Oregon retaliation lawyer can evaluate your claim and help you pursue relief.
Oregon wage and hour laws require employers to pay employees all earned wages, including minimum wage, overtime, and certain penalties when pay is late or incomplete. When this may apply: You were not paid overtime, worked off the clock, had wages withheld, were misclassified, lost tips, or did not receive your final paycheck on time. Common violations include unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, misclassification as exempt or as an independent contractor, and illegal deductions from paychecks. If you suspect your employer has not paid you everything you are owed, an Oregon wage and hour lawyer at Meyer Employment Law can help you calculate your losses and pursue unpaid wages and penalties.
Although most employment in Oregon is at-will, employers cannot fire employees for unlawful reasons, such as discrimination, retaliation, or for exercising important workplace rights. When this may apply: You were fired after reporting misconduct, complaining about discrimination or harassment, requesting protected leave, raising wage concerns, or refusing to do something illegal. A termination can also be wrongful if it violates a specific contract, handbook promise, or public policy. If you were recently fired and believe the reason was illegal or unfair, an Oregon wrongful termination lawyer can review the facts, identify potential claims, and help you seek compensation.
Employment law problems can feel confusing and stressful, especially when your job, income, reputation, or family is on the line. Meyer Employment Law helps Oregon employees understand what happened, what evidence matters, and what legal options may be available.
Do you represent employees or employers?
We represent employees only. Meyer Employment Law is dedicated to helping workers in Portland and across Oregon with discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and wrongful termination claims.
How do Oregon employment lawyers charge for these cases?
In most discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage, and wrongful termination cases, we represent Oregon employees on a contingency fee basis. That means you do not pay attorney fees upfront, and we only earn a fee if we recover money for you.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
It helps to bring any documents related to your job and the problem you are facing, such as your offer letter or employment contract, employee handbook, emails or texts with your employer, performance reviews, write-ups, pay stubs, and any termination or resignation paperwork.
Do you handle cases outside Portland?
Yes. Although we are based in Portland, we handle employment law cases for workers throughout Oregon and can meet by phone or video if you live outside the Portland area.
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