TOP WAGE RECOVERY LAW FIRM IN OREGON
This firm has represented me in a couple different cases. Each time Karen, who I worked directly with was easy to understand and very helpful with what she needed from me, what was going on with the cases and what she believed would be the most beneficial way to reach the desired result. Having been through law school I’ve a bit of legal insight that most people do not have. I am thoroughly impressed with everything that they have done for me. Without any type of hesitation or reserve I’d recommend this firm. Honesty and integrity are very rare nowadays and both David and Karen have demonstrated these qualities over and over. Marcus Lewis.
marcus I
David worked with me on a wage case with a former employer. During our case he was always quick to respond to email, supply me with updates, and answer any questions that I had in regard to our case. I had an overwhelmingly positive experience working with Schuck Law and would recommend this firm to anyone in need of assistance with a wage claim. David and the whole team at Schuck Law know the laws in and out. Highly recommended, 5 stars
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Jason Burman
I absolutely recommend Schuck Law, LLC for anyone who needs help with wage and employment law. Stephanie was great to work with and my interactions with every associate were professional and friendly. These guys are great!
Joshua Holloway
Great firm .won my case!
Kimberly Dupree
Stephanie worked with me through every step of the process from over 250 miles away. Every single person I was in contact with at this firm was polite, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Stephanie helped me settle my case when my employer failed to pay me in a timely manner, and I highly recommend this firm when dealing with any employment issues!
Zach H
Schuck law firm has gained a lot of respect from me for helping me and many others like me to get my money back from the employrs who have been cheating me with out me knowing. Thank you Schuck law firm for your fabulous job.
Mohammed Qadri
This is THE place to go with any employment/pay issues. I was very pleased with Schuck Law when I had an issue with getting my final paycheck from a former employer. They were very helpful and patient with me, but fierce with my case! Highly recommend Schuck Law -5 stars!
Richard Egger
Stephanie really knows what she is doing!!! So knowledgeable, calm, collected and clearly does her job amazingly!! Will be back!
Matt Wilson
Amazing firm to work with, they really go the extra mile to help, and they’re very good about keeping you informed.
Kyle Verburg
Very professional attorneys. Know wage law and represents their clients well.
Kenneth Boehnen
The easiest phone call I’ve had all week. These guys are straight shooters and down to buisness. You’ll be well taken care of here.
Evan Schwartz
This is the BEST firm for any wage/pay/employee work concerns. Hands down, both David Schuck and Karen A. Moore are phenomenal from basic meetings to actual dealings with the judges and systems. I have a solid situation, and of the many attorneys I reached out to, I heard from one aside from Karen at Schuck Law, LLC. They want change in Oregon and Washington on things that matter to a lot of us “everyday” workers. I had a need, I have used their services, and I am still in contact with them. I urge anyone with a work related wage/pay violation to reach out to them, or at least review their website and see how you feel. Karen Moore has been more of my contact and working Attorney, but David is incredible as well.
Jeffrey Kaiser
I called one day after having a mishap with a employer just for advise and ended up hiring a lawyer by the name of Karen . She did everything she said she was going to do and I ended up winning my case. I was extremely happy and pleased with the end results.
stacy eles
Highly recommend schucks law firm. Stephanie brown was very down to earth and very efficient. She answered every question even the dumb ones, with Grace, dignity and respect.
Laurie Fourmont
Stephanie Brown has been practicing exclusively wage and hour law for nearly 15 years. She is an expert in her field, and has been a great resource for me in my own practice.
Jennifer Vitello
Excellent experience. Friendly, knowledgeable and trustworthy. My case was handled professionally and efficiently. I felt like I was given all of the information I needed in a timely manner and they were very good about keeping me updated and making themselves available if I had further questions. Everything went very smoothly. I give my highest recommendation.
Alisha Trussell
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By Clients
I have worked with Schuck Law, LLC on a number of occasions. They are always available to help with questions, extremely knowledgeable and determined to do the best! Absolutely great service!
4/26/2019
Schuck Law was the third law office I called regarding my wage dispute with my former employer. My case wasn’t standard – I worked in sales, we were paid a combination of salary and commission, and my employer would confuse matters more with advances and recoveries every single month. The first two attorneys I spoke to were just not interested in taking my case, either due to the complexity, the amount, or the big name of my employer. I’m so grateful I found Karen Moore. She took a solid amount of time listening to the long explanation of my complaint, and then reviewed all of my documentation before she even decided to help me. She was so thorough, and such a great listener, that I was thrilled when she decided to take me on as a client. Karen was excellent with communication throughout the process, and I will recommend her every chance I get.
7/1/2018
In a time of need with specific wage and pay issues, THIS was one of two Attorneys/groups that reached out to me for a very legitimate situation. I was quite discouraged prior to talking to David Schuck and Karen A. Moore at Shuck Law, LLC.
They saw the issues and in our consultation, took an approach that clearly defined their passion for their work. If you are experiencing employment related work problems, violations, concerns-I suggest checking out Schuck Law to see if they can be of assistance. They cover Washington and Oregon. I am currently using the services of Karen A. Moore on a wage/pay situation and without a doubt I was meant to find her(and David)and have her representaion in my matter. In times of need, I reached out to 12 Oregon wage/employee rights Attorneys and Karen and David were one of two who offered to even hear my situation. That speaks volumes on coming together with the right match. Sincere gratitude to Schuck Law,LLC and Karen A. Moore for her belief in employee rights under the law
8/12/2018
TOP WAGE RECOVERY LAW FIRM IN OREGON
This firm has represented me in a couple different cases. Each time Karen, who I worked directly with was easy to understand and very helpful with what she needed from me, what was going on with the cases and what she believed would be the most beneficial way to reach the desired result. Having been through law school I’ve a bit of legal insight that most people do not have. I am thoroughly impressed with everything that they have done for me. Without any type of hesitation or reserve I’d recommend this firm. Honesty and integrity are very rare nowadays and both David and Karen have demonstrated these qualities over and over. Marcus Lewis.
marcus I
If you need a job well done this is the law firm you need to be talking to. Experienced,compassionate educated. You won’t find a better lawyer then Schuck law. I can’t thank them enough for what they accomplished for me,their dedication to my case was unsurpassed.thank you G.T.C
Pamela Prettyman
I absolutely recommend Schuck Law, LLC for anyone who needs help with wage and employment law. Stephanie was great to work with and my interactions with every associate were professional and friendly. These guys are great!
Joshua Holloway
I have worked with Schuck Law, LLC on a number of occasions. They are always available to help with questions, extremely knowledgeable and determined to do the best! Absolutely great service!
4/26/2019
Schuck Law was the third law office I called regarding my wage dispute with my former employer. My case wasn’t standard – I worked in sales, we were paid a combination of salary and commission, and my employer would confuse matters more with advances and recoveries every single month. The first two attorneys I spoke to were just not interested in taking my case, either due to the complexity, the amount, or the big name of my employer. I’m so grateful I found Karen Moore. She took a solid amount of time listening to the long explanation of my complaint, and then reviewed all of my documentation before she even decided to help me. She was so thorough, and such a great listener, that I was thrilled when she decided to take me on as a client. Karen was excellent with communication throughout the process, and I will recommend her every chance I get.
7/1/2018
In a time of need with specific wage and pay issues, THIS was one of two Attorneys/groups that reached out to me for a very legitimate situation. I was quite discouraged prior to talking to David Schuck and Karen A. Moore at Shuck Law, LLC.
They saw the issues and in our consultation, took an approach that clearly defined their passion for their work. If you are experiencing employment related work problems, violations, concerns-I suggest checking out Schuck Law to see if they can be of assistance. They cover Washington and Oregon. I am currently using the services of Karen A. Moore on a wage/pay situation and without a doubt I was meant to find her(and David)and have her representaion in my matter. In times of need, I reached out to 12 Oregon wage/employee rights Attorneys and Karen and David were one of two who offered to even hear my situation. That speaks volumes on coming together with the right match. Sincere gratitude to Schuck Law,LLC and Karen A. Moore for her belief in employee rights under the law
8/12/2018
Lawyers Recovering Wages for Employees
If you paycheck did not include full payment of all minimum wages, you could be due unpaid wages and several thousand in penalties. Oregon uses a three tier minimum wage rate which depends upon where the employee performed the work. As of July 1, 2023, if you work in an urban area, generally defined as the Portland Metropolitan area, the minimum wage rate is $15.45. Minimum wage page. If you work in nonurban counties, your minimum wage rate is $13.20 per hour. Finally, standard minimum wage rate is $14.20 per hour. If you work in multiple areas, the employer must either pay you the highest rate for all hours you work, or track the hours you work in each of the areas, then pay you the correct hourly rate for each hour you work based upon where you worked those hours. If you were not paid the correct minimum wage rate, you likely have a minimum wage claim. Our wage lawyers can sue employers on your behalf to recover unpaid minimum wages and civil penalties. Each year on July 1, the minimum rates change. Employers have to update and pay the new correct rate. Minimum wage page.
Other than paying less per hour, employers violate Oregon’s minimum wage in multiple ways. One way to short minimum wage is by not counting all hours the employee worked. If an employer is paying at or near minimum wage, but does not pay for all hours worked, the average hourly rate could be less than minimum wage. If you are due minimum wages, you could also be due a minimum wage civil penalty where an Oregon employer or boss pays less than the minimum wage. This means that you could receive up to $3,708.00 as a civil penalty in addition to the unpaid minimum wages due. This is true even if you are only a few cents per hour less than the minimum wage rate required by Oregon. Further, the minimum wage changes every year in July. If the employer does not pay the correct amount when the rates change, you could be due the penalty. If your employer failed to pay the correct rate for a large number of employees, you can bring a class action lawsuit to recover the minimum wages, minimum wage civil penalty, and attorney fees for all class members, including yourself. Our wage lawyers (attorneys) regularly prosecute wage claims and class action wage claims for employees who were not paid all minimum wages.
Employees Due Wages For Short Lunches
New win by Schuck Law clarifies that Oregon employees must be paid for lunch breaks (legally known as a meal periods) and that employers must provide lunch breaks. A lunch break is required an employee works six or more hours. The Oregon Court of Appeals clarified that employers must not only provide lunch breaks, but must ensure that employees take a full 30 minute lunch break. Avamere Case. If the employee does not take a full 30 minute lunch break, the employer must pay the employee wages for the full 30 minute lunch break. Because Schuck Law just won this exact issue against two Avamere health care companies, no employer can argue that a policy to take a lunch is sufficient to avoid liability for the wages. Nor can employers argue that it was the employees choice to shorten their lunch break. These arguments were being allowed by federal and state courts alike, and they are no longer valid. Thus, it is a technical requirement that the employee receive the full 30 minute lunch break or be paid for their lunch break. Few exceptions exist to the lunch break requirement.
Employers often use modern time clocks, like Kronos, track the time you leave for your lunch and the time you return. These computer time clock keep accurate records of when employees leave for lunch break and when employees return from lunch break. Employers often use this fact against an employee who returns from lunch break late. It an also be used by employees to prove that the lunch break taken was less than 30 full minutes. If so, the employee is due 30 minutes of wages. This means the employer pays for the time you the employee is actually working during the lunch break, the employee is due additional wages. Where a large employers violate the lunch break laws, employees can sue as a class action to recover wages and penalties. The penalties can equal up to 30 days for each penalty for each employee. For an employee making $15 per hour, each penalty can equal $3,600.
If you think the employer may owe you lunch break wages, track the time you punch out for lunch and the time you punch back in. Some phone applications may be able to help, but certainly you can write them down. Be accurate down to the minute because one minute either way matters. If you do not get 30 minutes uninterrupted time for lunch, then the lunch wages are due and you should call the wage lawyers at Schuck Law.
Electronic Time Clocks May Steal Wages
Electronic time clocks are a powerful weapon employers can use to avoid paying the wages you earned. Modern time clocks, like Kronos, are simply computers. Employers can program them to change your punch times automatically. By doing so, employers can avoid paying you all the wages you are due. Electronic time clocks can be programmed to change start and stop punches, make short lunches into full lunches, and you may never even know your boss is changing your times.
You are not defenseless. Start by always tracking the time you punch in and punch out. This includes lunches. Some phone applications may be able to help, but certainly you can write them down. Be accurate down to the minute because one minute either way can matter. If your employer is not paying 100% of your time, then call the wage lawyers at Schuck Law. In addition to the unpaid wages you find, you are likely due civil penalties, and if your employment has ended, penalty wages. Each of these penalties can exceed several thousand dollars and are in addition to your wages.
Further, if your employer is programming their electronic time clocks to avoid payment of all wages, the case may be a class action. There are benefits to bringing class actions and helping other employees recover their wages too. The wage lawyers at Schuck Law are experienced with time clock alterations and with class actions.
Oregon Employment Wage Claim Lawyers
The employment and wage claim lawyers at Schuck Law, LLC regularly prosecute Oregon all kinds of wage claim lawsuits for employees who were not paid all their wages, minimum wages, overtime wages, deducted wages, or late paid wages. Our wage claim attorneys also prosecute class action wage claim lawsuits for groups of employees who were not paid their wages because of a uniform practice of the employers. (Minimum Wage Class Actions in Oregon)(https://www.wageclaim.org/class-action/) In addition to recovery of wages, and civil penalty wages,an employee may also sue to recover their attorney fees incurred in the prosecution of the wage claim lawsuit. In addition to wage claims, our employment lawyers also prosecute employment discrimination, employment wrongful termination, employment harassment, and employment family leave laws.
The Oregon employment and wage lawyers (attorneys) at Schuck Law, LLC prosecute Oregon employment claims and wage claims throughout Oregon, including but not limited to, Portland, Astoria, Beaverton, Portland, Bend, Clackamas, Portland, Coos Bay, Grants Pass, Hillsboro, Portland, Hood River, Klamath Falls, Portland, Lincoln City, Oregon City, Portland, Madras, McMinnville, Medford, Portland, Sandy, St. Helens, and Tillamook.
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David A. Schuck, Partner
I left the Northwest to continue my education at Texas Tech University. There I obtained both a Master of Business Administration (“MBA”) and a Juris Doctorate (Law) degrees.
After graduating I returned to Portland, Oregon. For approximately 19 years, I have helped Oregon employees to collect their wages by suing their current or former employers, bosses, and management. In particular, I focus on helping employees recover wages and penalties in overtime wage claims, minimum wage claims, unlawful deduction from wages claims, and late payment of final wage claims. I have prosecuted these wage claims for individuals and as part of large groups in class action wage claim cases.
Stephanie J. Brown, Partner
My practice has focused on employment law. More specifically I help Oregon and Washington employees recover their wages, overtime wages, minimum wage from their current or former employers, bosses, and management. I also represent employees whose employers did not timely pay all their wages at termination or whose employer/boss unlawfully deducted wages from their paychecks. I have represented my clients both in individual wage claims and as large groups in multi-million dollar class action wage claims. I have worked closely with David Schuck assisting our clients to recover their wages, minimum wages, overtime wages, money damages, penalty wages, costs, and attorney fees.
When I am not working, I spend most of my time in the mountains and beaches of Oregon and other areas in the Pacific Northwest. I have a passion for adventure and travel that led me to move across the United States to Portland, Oregon and to visit countries in Southeast Asia, Europe and Central America.
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David A. Schuck, Lawyer
I grew up locally in Portland, Oregon graduating from Portland’s own Woodrow Wilson High School and Portland State University.
I left the Northwest to continue my education at Texas Tech University. There I obtained both a Master of Business Administration (“MBA”) and a Juris Doctorate (Law) degrees.
After graduating I returned to Portland, Oregon. For approximately 19 years, I have helped Oregon employees to collect their wages by suing their current or former employers, bosses, and management. In particular, I focus on helping employees recover wages and penalties in overtime wage claims, minimum wage claims, unlawful deduction from wages claims, and late payment of final wage claims. I have prosecuted these wage claims for individuals and as part of large groups in class action wage claim cases.
Stephanie J. Brown, Lawyer
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1988 and then graduated from the University of New Hampshire School of Law in 2001. I graduated law school in the top 15% of my class. I then made my way out west to Portland, Oregon with my dog and received my Oregon bar license in 2003. I am licensed to practice law in Oregon and Washington.
My practice has focused on employment law. More specifically I help Oregon and Washington employees recover their wages, overtime wages, minimum wage from their current or former employers, bosses, and management. I also represent employees whose employers did not timely pay all their wages at termination or whose employer/boss unlawfully deducted wages from their paychecks. I have represented my clients both in individual wage claims and as large groups in multi-million dollar class action wage claims. I have worked closely with David Schuck assisting our clients to recover their wages, minimum wages, overtime wages, money damages, penalty wages, costs, and attorney fees.
When I am not working, I spend most of my time in the mountains and beaches of Oregon and other areas in the Pacific Northwest. I have a passion for adventure and travel that led me to move across the United States to Portland, Oregon and to visit countries in Southeast Asia, Europe and Central America.
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