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What are the Legitimate Exceptions to Oregon Minimum Wage Laws?

November 30, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

Oregon has recently raised the minimum wage for employees. Governor Brown signed into law an increase in Oregon minimum wage on March 2, 2016, and the law came into effect on July 1, 2016. According to the new Oregon minimum wage law, minimum wages vary according to the area of business operating within the state…. Read More

Categories: Portland, Wage Violations

Are There Legitimate Exceptions to Oregon Minimum Wage Laws?

November 19, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

The Muller case established the principles of equal and fair pay in the courts, including minimum wages in Oregon. There are a number of exceptions to the minimum wage laws in Oregon. The first is known as the executive exemption. Under these rules, those who are in executive positions do not fall within the listed… Read More

Categories: Portland, Wage Violations

Is Health Insurance a Right for Oregon Workers?

November 7, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

Oregon, like most states in the USA, applies two different rules for small businesses and large enterprises. The indicator that is used for deciding whether a company is a small or large employer is the number of employees it has on its books. According to Oregon health insurance rules, only companies that have at least… Read More

Categories: Employment Benefits, Portland

Is it Legally Required to Provide Your Salary History in Oregon?

October 18, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

Kate Brown, the Oregon Governor, signed H.B. 2005 into law on June 1, 2017. The passed law is also known as the Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017. The law involves the restrictions that have been in place on salary history inquiries, expanding the remedies that exist for all the employees and the safe harbor… Read More

Categories: Employment Agreements and Termination, Portland

Trade Union Responses to Work Schedules in Oregon

September 25, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

Oregon has recently employed a predictive scheduling system to control working hours. The trade unions in Oregon have been mainly supportive of the work schedules. However, they are well aware that employers will take advantage of every loophole possible. Therefore, these trade unions have been encouraging workers to report any cases of abuse as well… Read More

Categories: Employment Agreements and Termination, Portland

Key Oregon Employment Law Abuses for Retirees and Those Made Redundant

August 21, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

Although an employer has some discretion to select certain employees for redundancy, they must exercise any employer action in such a way that does not break Oregon employment law. The state has laid out certain procedures that must be followed. However, there is also an expectation that the employer will handle this sensitive process in… Read More

Categories: Employment Agreements and Termination, Portland

Oregon Laws Regarding Romance in the Workplace

August 2, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

At some point in your working career, you may have witnessed or even been part of a workplace romance. Surveys show that 80% of employees in Oregon have either experienced or observed romantic affairs at work. Problems With Workplace Romance in Oregon Romantic affairs in the workplace are more common than you might imagine in… Read More

Categories: Portland, Sexual Harassment

Workplace Harassment in Oregon: Lessons From Hollywood Scandals

July 3, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

The year 2017 will forever go down in history as the year that Hollywood came together and held the men in power accountable for failing to create safe, comfortable workspaces for everyone. Names like Harvey Weinstein, Louis C.K., Morgan Spurlock, and Kevin Spacey populated news headlines. A number of people came forward, making their voices… Read More

Categories: Portland, Sexual Harassment

Workplace Breaks in Oregon: Know Your Rights

June 5, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

Are you given sufficient rest breaks at work? Is your personal health at risk due to a lack of consideration by your employer towards break policies? As an employee, you should have proper breaks in the workplace. Oregon Law clearly states that it is mandatory for employers to grant meal and rest breaks. Any violation… Read More

Categories: Employment Policies, Portland

DACA and Employment Law in Oregon

June 2, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program designed for immigrants’ protection. It came as an executive order in 2012. The program was meant to allow certain undocumented immigrant minors in the United States to apply for protection, including protection against deportation and authorization to work. The protections also include the right to… Read More

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