Sherwood, Oregon Employment Law Blog
UPS changes hair restrictions
Individual expression is an important part of how many people see themselves and how they present themselves to the world. Throughout Oregon, residents dress, style, and portray themselves with the diverse and unique qualities that they choose and prefer. When they...
When Command Does Not Have Your Back?
2020 is an unthinkable year that surprised everyone. As law enforcement officers, your ground rules continue to change because of political winds and leaders without the metal to stand up for law rule. Traditionally cops could rely on their training and the legal...
Basics of minimum wage and overtime laws in Oregon
People work many different types of jobs in Oregon. These jobs are in different industries, in different work environments, different types of hours and days and have many other differences. However, despite all the differences the reason that people have jobs is to...
Oregon has new workplace protections
Harassment and discrimination occur far too often at work and harms workers. Allegations can also have serious financial and reputational consequences for employers. Oregon addressed this issue by passing a new employment law with additional worker protections in...
Important sexual harassment protections for victims
Sexual harassment in the workplace is prohibited. Workers are protected from the different types of sexual harassment that may occur in the workplace which is why it is helpful for victims to be familiar with the different types of sexual harassment. Beyond the...
Important protections for workers from workplace retaliation
Employers are prohibited from retaliating against workers in certain situations and both employers and employees should be familiar with what those situations are. Most workers rely on their jobs to care and provide for themselves and their families which is why it is...
What is a wrongful termination?
There are many reasons that Oregon residents may lose their jobs. During difficult economic times, many workplaces reduce their staffs or close due to a stagnant economy. Individuals who are hired as at-will employees may be released from their positions without...
Why should employers have a clear grievance procedure?
When an employee is not performing well or is otherwise causing problems, Sherwood area employers may assume that because they are in an “at-will” state, they can simply fire the employee, especially if they have a good reason for doing so. However, even in “at-will”...
Can job descriptions protect against disability disputes?
Business owners may leave themselves more defenseless against an Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit if they do not have well-drafted job descriptions. An accurate and non-discriminatory explanation of the job’s essential functions is essential in employment...
Understanding your employees’ rights to medical leave
As an employer, there are many laws you need to understand and abide by. When it comes to your employees’ rights to take time off for health-related reasons, there are a couple key laws that you should be familiar with. Here is an overview of these laws and how they...