Sherwood, Oregon Employment Law Blog

Workers in Oregon likely already know that they are paid for the time spent at work from when they clock in until they clock out. However, there are certain activities some workers do on a day-to-day basis in the course of their job duties that employers also must...

Many tipped workers, such as food servers, delivery drivers and ride-sharing drivers in Oregon rely on this gratuity to make ends meet. This is especially in today’s economic climate, given that many service workers were furloughed or out of employment in 2020....

Not long ago, this Oregon-based employment law blog discussed sexual harassment and what it may look like in various work environments. While some instances of sexual harassment may be obvious, others may be hidden in the cultures and practices of individual...

Sometimes a person in Oregon is fired for a reason they believe to be unfair. Some in Oregon may be surprised to find that workers in the state are generally employed at-will. This means that in the absence of a contract, employers can fire an employee for any reason...

Workplace identity and culture can differ between industries and locations. Whereas one Oregon employer may have an open policy toward communication between supervisors and workers, others may have more rigid structures in place for determining where in a hierarchy...

With so many businesses struggling to remain open during a tough economy, many Americans are worrying about reduced hours or job loss. Depending on the terms of employment and how the employer has laid off, fired or otherwise terminated a worker’s employment, job...

The global health crisis has reduced physical proximity in the workplace over the past year. Even so, some sectors of the economy, such as health care, retail and food service industries, have experienced an increase in unwanted sexualized comments from customers and...

There are many Sherwood area residents who work jobs that pay them hourly. These employees rely on their jobs to pay the bills and provide for their families. But when an employee has been denied wages by their employer for any reason, they may have legal options....

Employers are prohibited from discriminating against their employees on the basis of pregnancy. It is important for pregnant workers to be familiar with the workplace protections afforded to them against pregnancy discrimination at work. Workplace protections against...

One way to make the best of a job loss is to negotiate a better severance package. A strong severance package may also be an option for seeking relief from an employer who violated employment law. Employee handbook and law Termination may provide the opportunity for...