Lipp v. Mental Health for Children, Inc.

Plaintiff appeals a judgment for defendant that dismissed her claim for $3,422.14 for back wages and penalties after a court trial. ORS 652.140;1 ORS 652.150.2 We affirm.

The court made these findings. Plaintiff applied to become an employee of defendant, which operates a school for emotionally disturbed children in Springfield. She and the school business administrator, Greene, negotiated terms for her employment for the period from October 6, 1987, to March 18,1988. She and the school director, Wellard, signed a document entitled “Letter of Employment.” It stated that plaintiff would be a…