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I need to speak to an Oregon-licensed attorney regarding employment and labor laws, and hopefully have one represent me. I just do not have the legal background to do this myself. I don’t know what to do—I need some real assistance here.
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Your first and most crucial step should be to find an attorney who specializes in employment and labor law in Oregon. Many law firms offer free initial consultations, which would be a perfect opportunity to lay out your case and have a professional evaluate your evidence.
The Oregon State Bar has a lawyer referral service (www.osbar.org) that can connect you with attorneys in your area. You can also visit Avvo.com, (www.avvo.com) a well-regarded lawyer review site, to find highly rated professionals.
If you’re on a tight budget, consider Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) or the Oregon State Bar’s “Modest Means” program (www.osbar.org/modestmeans). LASO provides free help to low-income Oregonians, especially those wrongly denied unemployment benefits—which sounds like your case.
The evidence you've collected is incredibly valuable. Your audio recordings, emails, photos, and other documents are powerful tools. However, the use of your audio recordings in court depends on Oregon’s recording laws.
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I need to speak to an Oregon-licensed attorney regarding employment and labor laws, and hopefully have one represent me. I just do not have the legal background to do this myself. I don’t know what to do—I need some real assistance here.
Lexi, Chatbot
Have you documented all communications with your employer and OSHA, including any responses or lack thereof?
Yes, I do—metadata and everything.
Lexi, Chatbot
Is there anything else the employment lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured, they’ll be able to help with your employment and labor issues.
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Jon
Hello, and thank you for reaching out! I’m Jon, a licensed attorney with over 13 years of experience, and I’m here to help.
I know legal matters can feel overwhelming, but you're in good hands. I’ll do my best to make things clear and provide you with the guidance you need. Let’s work together to find the right solution for your situation.
Jon
I think I have all the information I need, but is there anything else you'd like to add before I get started on your answer? If not, I'll start working on a response for you right away.
I need legal advice now—if I can use the audio recordings that I have, or if I can only use the transcriptions.
I’ve had hour-long meetings with my superiors regarding this workload issue, yet my unemployment adjudicator said I did not do enough to show “good cause.” I went above and beyond. I don’t know how my situation wasn’t considered grave—even though I don’t even have a way to go to town anymore because I’m out of gas. She still denied it.
Jon
Got it. I just need a few minutes to finish typing out a complete response for you. It won’t take long—about 5 minutes or so.
Thank you.
Jon
Your first and most crucial step should be to find an attorney who specializes in employment and labor law in Oregon. Many law firms offer free initial consultations, which would be a perfect opportunity to lay out your case and have a professional evaluate your evidence.
The Oregon State Bar has a lawyer referral service (www.osbar.org) that can connect you with attorneys in your area. You can also visit Avvo.com, (www.avvo.com) a well-regarded lawyer review site, to find highly rated professionals.
If you’re on a tight budget, consider Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) or the Oregon State Bar’s “Modest Means” program (www.osbar.org/modestmeans). LASO provides free help to low-income Oregonians, especially those wrongly denied unemployment benefits—which sounds like your case.
The evidence you've collected is incredibly valuable. Your audio recordings, emails, photos, and other documents are powerful tools. However, the use of your audio recordings in court depends on Oregon’s recording laws.
Jon
Your emails, photos, and unemployment records are critical for building your case. Organize everything chronologically.
You also have limited time to appeal the unemployment denial. A lawyer can guide you through that process and use your evidence to fight the decision.
If you believe Oregon OSHA failed to properly investigate, you can file a report with the Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers, which ensures complaints are handled correctly.
You’ve already done a lot of the hard work. A lawyer can help you turn your evidence into action.
I have my files organized in the cloud—two different accounts.
Jon
Having all your files organized, dated, and stored securely in the cloud is a huge advantage. It shows diligence and preparation, which will make things much easier for your attorney.
They can focus on legal strategy rather than sorting through files. You’re in a strong position.
Jon
I hope this information helped. If you have new questions or want to start a separate topic, please open a new chat. I’m always happy to assist.
Thank you very much for your time. I doubt I’ll be having a fantastic day, but I appreciate the insight you offered. Take care.
Jon
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