The laws regarding sexual harassment have implications for many people who may not even be aware of their existence. For example, they can have serious consequences for the victim, perpetrator, and even the employer. Employers may be called upon to protect their workers. There are certain key issues of which all parties must be aware…. Read More
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Redress Options for Hourly Workers in Oregon Who are Underpaid and Overworked
There are certain professions in Oregon that are often the victims of unequal pay, low pay, and over work. The current provisions in the law are technically sufficient, but they may not be able to change the attitudes and practices of employers. Some employers are good at identifying any loopholes and then exploiting them. That… Read More
Why Hourly Contracts are a Headache for Employers in Oregon
For both large and small business owners, following employment law is a necessity if you want to stay in business and stay away from the steep fines you can face. This is easier said than done in certain areas where the laws are tighter and work more regulated. Oregon is one of these, making it… Read More
The Oregon Labor Law on Termination with Discharge
Employees who are first terminated from their jobs may be in such a panic that they do not consider the important question as to whether that termination was actually lawful and legitimate. The termination is a formal process that brings about certain obligations on both the employer and employee. One of the more complex parts… Read More
How to Prosecute Oregon Employers that Break Employment Law
The employment law in Oregon is largely a reactive response to the problems that have been encountered in the conduct of the employer-employee relationship. Some employers in Oregon engage in what is tantamount to wage theft. In this case, the employee has to take advantage of some of the avenues for recouping their wages that… Read More
The Role of the Employment Tribunal in Oregon
The tribunal is really a word that is closely associated with the law in England and Wales. The equivalent in Oregon is that of a constituted court of law that deals with employment disputes. Nowhere is this more important than in lawsuits that involve some aspect of discrimination. The courts will be examining personal information… Read More
Oregon Law Impacting Overtime Limits for Manufacturers
Oregon has been at the forefront of reforming the law that relates to the rights of workers as well as the ways in which they are compensated for their work. These laws have an impact on manufacturers as they are implemented. One of the areas that has been of key interest is that of overtime…. Read More
Wage and Hour Laws in Oregon
Current Oregon employment laws ensure that people are paid for the hours that they have worked. These provisions are in line with the Washington Minimum Wage Act, or MWA, which sets out the key forms and procedures required in order for employers to remain compliant with the law. Furthermore, the provisions are in line with… Read More
Oregon Predictive Scheduling Laws for Service Industry Workers
Oregon joins Seattle, San Francisco, California, Emeryville, and New York City in developing a predictive scheduling law as an addition to its minimum wage rules. The provisions of instrument number S.B. 828 will start to take full effect on the 1st of July, 2018. The provisions are meant to regulate the way in which employers… Read More
Gender Neutral Employee Sues Former Oregon Employer
Since 2008, the Oregon Equality Act has protected employees in the state from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The law defines gender identity as the gender that a person believes they should be, not their biological gender. Gender identity protections apply also to transgender individuals or those who do not fit… Read More