Employment Law Attorney in Salem
Have You Experienced Illegal Harassment or Discrimination at Work?
When your work conditions are steeped in harassment, discrimination, or any other unlawful employment practice, it is important to know that you have legal options available to you.
In many employment law cases, an employee may file complaints with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission before seeking legal assistance. The employment lawyer at the office of Elmer Law, PC in Salem have extensive experience helping Oregon's residents identify and pursue employment discrimination cases.
We represent clients experiencing discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination due to any of the following factors:
- Race
- Gender
- National origin
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Religion
- Marital status
- Good faith reporting of OSHA violations
- Pregnancy
- Disability
- Domestic violence victim status
- Testifying on behalf of an injured co-worker
Salem Lawyers Working Quickly & Effectively for You
According to Oregon state law, there are time constraints on filing an employment discrimination law suit. Make sure that you file an employment discrimination case within one year of experiencing discrimination or harassment at work. Our lawyer can evaluate whether you meet these mandatory requirements when you call our firm for a free evaluation, and we may be able to help you pursue a civil lawsuit if necessary.
Do Not Accept Harassment or Discrimination at Work
To protect your job and your financial future, please contact our employment law attorney as soon as possible. The assistance of a skilled lawyer can be invaluable in navigating state and federal employment law agencies. Our knowledgeable and experienced attorney can evaluate your case and determine how to build the strongest case possible on your behalf.
Call us at 503.563.7035 to schedule a free consultation.
Our FAQ
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Do my Dependents get benefits too?SSI does not grant benefits beyond that which the SSA provides to the disabled individual. However, if you qualify for SSDI benefits, certain family members may also qualify for dependents’ benefits. Spousal benefits: If you are disabled, your spouse may also be eligible to receive benefits if your spouse is at least 62 years old, or if your spouse is carrying for a child who is under 16 years old and is eligible for minor dependents’ benefits. Adult children (18 and over): your adult children can receive dependents’ benefits if the adult child is disabled and the disability occurred before the child turned 22 years old, or the child is a full-time student and is under 19 years old. Minor children: your minor children usually are eligible to receive SSDI benefits. “Children” includes biological children, adopted children, and dependent step-children. Generally, in order for a child to be eligible for SSDI benefits, they must be unmarried and under 16 years old.
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What are SSI benefits?SSI benefits are considered a “needs-based” benefit because unlike SSDI, your eligibility to receive SSI benefits is not based on your work history. Rather, its based only on your financial needs. Generally, for an individual to qualify to receive SSI, requirements regarding general income must be made. The SSA will consider your income, if any, and calculate your resources such as property or cash on hand. If you meet the definition of disability and your income and assets are under the maximums set by the SSA, you will be eligible to receive SSI benefits. If you are disabled and eligible to receive SSI benefits, you will not only receive monthly benefits moving forward, you will also receive back-due benefits in a lump sum starting on the date in which you filed your application for benefits with the SSA. The amount of your SSI benefits is fixed by SSA rules and regulations.
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What are SSDI benefits?SSDI benefits are considered an “entitlement” benefit. That is, you are entitled to receive SSDI benefits if you meet the definition of “disabled” and you have worked and paid Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) premiums throughout your work life. First, in order to receive SSDI you must pass the “recent work” test–i.e., you must have worked and paid FICA premiums for roughly 5 of the past 10 years. The last time you paid a FICA premium establishes your Date Last Insured (DLI). Second, your DLI must be after your alleged onset date of disability (AOD). Your AOD is the earliest date in which you think you satisfy the definition of “disability.” While the SSA has the information necessary to calculate your DLI, it will be your responsibility to produce evidence, as provided by one of your treating physicians, to persuasively establish your AOD. If you are disabled and eligible to receive SSDI benefits, you will not only receive monthly benefits moving forward, you will also receive back-due benefits in a lump sum starting on your AOD. The amount of your SSDI benefits depends on the amount of FICA premiums you’ve paid throughout your life.
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