While most companies generally understand the importance of treating workers fairly, they do not always get it right. Whether due to malice, legal confusion or the ineffectiveness of standard policies and procedures, employers sometimes run afoul of the law when it comes to protecting the rights and interests of their employees in an equitable fashion…. Read More
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California Wage and Labor Violations
Are you a California worker who is required to be on call for various shifts? Does it irk you to know that you cannot do the things you would normally be doing because you may have to hustle into work if somebody calls in sick at the last minute, or if there is an unexpected… Read More
Whistleblower at the Center of CenturyLink Class Action Lawsuit
In January of 2017, the Denver Better Business Bureau issued a warning to CenturyLink, the third largest telecommunication company in the United States, regarding the company’s advertising claims and sales practices. The warning was issued after an investigation was initiated in September of 2016 in response to thousands of complaints filed by consumers. Initially, the… Read More
Right-to-Work Laws
Unlike other states like Michigan, Washington is not a right-to-work state. This creates controversy over whether legislating a right-to-work statute would be a positive or negative development for workers whom would fall under such a law. Origins of the Right-to-Work Laws The right-to-work concept goes back to at least 1902, when there were questions as… Read More
Nevada Senate Sexual Harassment Investigation and What Every Employer Should Know
Recent news pertaining to a former state senator has put the question of sexual harassment front and center in Nevada politics, serving as a valuable reminder for employers who must confront the issue, as well. Recent reports indicate that investigation of now-resigned Sen. Mark Manendo has cost the state between $65,000 and $70,000, according to… Read More
State and Federal Rights of Pregnant Women and New Parents
If you are a California woman who has concerns about starting a family because of possible implications for your career, you are not alone. Women frequently fear that they will not be allowed to compete in the workplace due to pregnancy and the responsibilities of raising a family. The truth is, women are guaranteed protections… Read More
Common Non-Compete Agreement Mistakes
Business owners who have spent years developing a competitive formula that makes their company highly competitive may worry about former employees starting their own businesses using stolen business methods. Having employees sign a non-compete agreement prior to working with a business is one way employers protect their secrets and reduce future problems that may be… 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