Portland employment lawyers for employees
Fired, harassed, retaliated against or underpaid at a Portland-area job? Crosner Legal represents employees and has an Oregon office at 805 SW Broadway, Suite 900, Portland, OR 97205. Free, confidential case review.
Fired or mistreated at work in Portland? Talk to an employment lawyer free.
Portland employment claims we handle
- Wrongful termination
- Retaliation and whistleblower claims
- Harassment and sexual harassment
- Discrimination (race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and more)
- Unpaid wages, overtime and final paychecks
- Misclassification as an independent contractor or “exempt” employee
- Wage-and-hour class actions on behalf of groups of co-workers
Oregon laws that protect Portland workers
Portland metro minimum wage. From July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, the minimum wage inside the Portland metro urban growth boundary (parts of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties) is $16.80 per hour.
Source: Oregon BOLI – Minimum wage
Discrimination. ORS 659A.030 makes it an unlawful employment practice to discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status or age (18 and older), among other protections.
Source: ORS chapter 659A
Whistleblower retaliation. ORS 659A.199 makes it unlawful to fire, demote, suspend or retaliate against an employee for reporting in good faith information the employee believes is evidence of a violation of a state or federal law, rule or regulation.
Source: ORS chapter 659A
Final paychecks. If an employer willfully fails to pay wages owed when employment ends, ORS 652.150 provides penalty wages at the employee’s hourly rate for eight hours per day, generally capped at 30 days.
Source: ORS chapter 652
Deadlines and agencies
| Claim / agency | Deadline or key rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon BOLI complaint – most unlawful employment practices | Generally within one year (ORS 659A.820) | ORS chapter 659A |
| BOLI complaint or lawsuit – discrimination under ORS 659A.030 and certain others | Within five years (ORS 659A.820(3), 659A.875(1)(b)) | ORS chapter 659A |
| Lawsuit – other unlawful employment practices under ORS 659A.885 | Generally within one year unless a timely BOLI complaint was filed (ORS 659A.875) | ORS chapter 659A |
| Unpaid final wages | Penalty wages for willful nonpayment, generally up to 30 days (ORS 652.150) | ORS chapter 652 |
Deadlines depend on the claim and can be affected by other filings. This is a summary, not legal advice. Federal claims (for example, EEOC charges) have their own deadlines. Talk to a lawyer early.
How an employment case with Crosner Legal works
- Free case review. Call or fill out the form. We listen to what happened and ask about dates, pay records and documents.
- Evaluation. We look at which state, local and federal laws may apply, which deadlines matter, and whether co-workers were affected the same way.
- Agency or court. Depending on the claim, a case may start with an agency complaint or go straight to court. We explain the options and trade-offs.
- Investigation and negotiation. We gather evidence, deal with your employer and its lawyers, and pursue a resolution.
- Litigation if needed. If a case does not resolve, we can litigate it. Many cases resolve before trial, but no outcome is guaranteed.
Why workers call Crosner Legal
- Contingency fee: you pay no legal fees unless we recover money for you
- Free, confidential consultations
- Oregon office: 805 SW Broadway, Suite 900, Portland, OR 97205
- Zachary Crosner is licensed in Oregon, Washington, California, Illinois and New York
- Experience bringing wage-and-hour class actions, as well as individual employment claims
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Portland, Oregon?
From July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, BOLI lists $16.80 per hour for work inside the Portland metro urban growth boundary.
How long do I have to file an employment discrimination claim in Oregon?
Most BOLI complaints must be filed within one year. Complaints and lawsuits for discrimination under ORS 659A.030 and certain other statutes can be brought within five years. Other deadlines apply to other claims, so talk to a lawyer early.
Can I be fired for reporting illegal conduct in Oregon?
ORS 659A.199 prohibits employers from firing or retaliating against employees for reporting in good faith information they believe shows a violation of state or federal law.
What if my employer did not pay my final paycheck?
If the nonpayment was willful, ORS 652.150 provides penalty wages of eight hours’ pay per day, generally for up to 30 days, in addition to the wages owed.
How much does it cost to talk to Crosner Legal?
The consultation is free. We handle employment cases on a contingency fee basis, so there are no upfront fees or hourly rates. We only get paid if we recover money for you.
Last updated October 2026.
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