A high score is good and a low score is bad. That sums up the basic idea behind your three digit credit score. And unless you are applying for a house or a new credit card, your credit score number is your business. That may be your thought process, but there are instances in which… Read More
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Washington Social Media Passwords Protected In Interviews and At Work
A Washington job interview can be a rigorous process. And rightfully so, not only is your potential employer trying to determine whether you have the skills to get the job done but they also wants to make sure you have the personality and other features that will mesh well with the company culture they are… Read More
Oregon Court Denies Fire Chief's Workers' Compensation Claim
In 2007, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office informed Alan Hull, then the fire chief at the Estacada Rural Fire District, that one of his employees had embezzled $1.9 million from the district. The Sheriff’s Office then asked Mr. Hull to go undercover and gather evidence of this employee’s wrongdoing, which Mr. Hull agreed to do…. Read More
A Look At Different Washington Workplace Tests
Washington workplace tests are not as uncommon as you may think. In addition to testing potential employees to test certain capabilities as a prerequisite for a job, Washington employers may also test existing employees to ensure that skills stay sharp or as a condition on a promotion. What most of these tests are trying to… Read More
Oregon Legislators Say You Don't Have to Be Friends with Your Employer
A few weeks ago, we informed you that the Oregon House of Representatives was considering a bill that would prevent employers from requiring their employees or potential employees to provide access to their social media accounts. As KATU.com recently reported, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2654B with a large margin of support (28 to… Read More
Washington Criminal Records And Employment Prospects
Do you have a criminal history you wish you never had? Depending on when and what you did, you may have to answer for those crimes on employment and housing applications for a long time. And that reality begs the question: can Washington employers use your criminal past against you when you are applying for… Read More
Tips On How To Handle Legally Questionable Workplace Situations
Work is work. And for that very reason, Washington employees should not have to deal with additional headaches during their days at the office. But the sad reality is that workplace harassment, discrimination, illegal pay practices and other illegal employment activities happen all the time in the state of Washington and throughout the nation. With… Read More
Oregon Considers Making Coaches Pay NCAA Penalties
Sports coaches at universities across the United States provoke strong reactions among fans of collegiate athletics. Especially for coaches of the top collegiate teams, there are few lukewarm feelings, and the coaches are often at the center of controversy for their choices both on and off the field or court. Joe Paterno and Jerry Sandusky… Read More
Are Language Gaps A Form of Discrimination?
Some employees do not share the same language as their employer or fellow employees. Does this language barrier constitute a form of actionable employment discrimination in Washington? It could if it is properly argued as a type of illegal national origin discrimination. The Denver Post reports that a group of Auraria, Colorado janitors recently filed… Read More
Oregon Legislature Works to Protect Unpaid Interns From Harassment and Discrimination
It can often seem that business interests and employment rights concerns are working at cross-purposes to each other. Advocates from both groups can often present almost knee-jerk opposition to any proposal from the other side. Nevertheless, the two sides manage every so often to negotiate their way into a compromise that benefits all parties. Such… Read More