New mothers in Oregon are eligible for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave after the birth of a child, under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and, depending on the circumstances, an additional 12 weeks of leave under the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). The Oregon Health Authority reports that approximately 58… Read More
Archives for January 6, 2013
Here you can find the most recent employment law news and commentary on cases around the country. If you need assistance with employment law, don't hesitate to call us.
Portland Businesses Adjust for New Law
The state of Oregon, and the city of Portland in particular, have been seen as one of the most pro-employee states in the country, with the second highest minimum wage and many liberal employee friendly laws. In 2013, Portland became one of only a handful of jurisdictions to approve an employment ordinance requiring employers to… Read More
Victory for Oregon Employee in Domestic Partnership
Margaret Fonberg worked as a law clerk for the federal court system in Oregon. Fonberg and her same-sex partner could not legally marry in Oregon, but instead registered as domestic partners under the Oregon Family Fairness Act. The Act entitles registered domestic partners to all the same rights and responsibilities as married couples in the… Read More
An Overview of Minimum Wage for 2014
As discussed previously on this blog, minimum wage was a hot topic in 2013 and is expected to continue to be so in this New Year. In fact, the issue of raising the minimum wage at the federal level is expected to be a key issue in the 2014 midterm Congressional elections. Furthermore, Democrats in… Read More
Man Wins Over $300,000 due to Workplace Harassment
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination and harassment based on their race, color, religion, sex and national origin. What many people may not realize, however, is that the law further protects employees from discrimination and harassment based on their relationship with someone who is in a protected class…. Read More