Sherwood, Oregon Employment Law Blog
I work for a small business: Must it comply with ERISA?
Working for a small business can be an exceptionally gratifying way to earn a living. Many of the headaches that come with working for large corporations do not exist and you can have a greater connection to your employer. However, one thing you may wonder is what a...
Filing for unemployment benefits
Filing for unemployment benefits can be an intimidating and new process to many who have never had to go through the process before. Add in the ever-changing benefit eligibility requirements because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the task can be daunting. Filing for...
Is workplace sexual harassment still an issue?
In the year 2021, it is hard to believe that sexual harassment in the workplace is still an ongoing issue. However, with the recent happenings around New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, and the recent litigation amongst a plethora of broadcast news outfits, it would seem...
The different options for dealing with sexual harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace can take its toll on workers. For that reason, they should know about the different legal remedies and protections available to them if they have been the victim of sexual harassment at their job. Different options for addressing...
Federal wage and hour enforcement
Federal wage and hour laws are enforced by the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. They are responsible for taking and investigating complaints of wage and hour law violations, and then if cause is found, charging employers with violations of those laws....
Discrimination can lead to wrongful termination
Discrimination is a problem across employment industries and sectors. It is an unfortunate fact that American workers face discriminatory conduct and actions because of their race, religion, gender, age, and other protected classifications. When discrimination happens...
The Brady Bunch: What To Do If You’re A Police Officer Under Investigation
Under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), a police officer may be subjected to an internal investigation, commonly known as a “Brady investigation”. While people tend to think of a Brady list as a “dirty cop” list, the reality is that any officer can find his way...
When Customers or Vendors Sexually Harass
When you think of sexual harassment, most people think of sexual conduct by co-workers or managers. Customers and vendors can sexually harass employees. Under Oregon and California law, employers owe their employees the duty to protect them from sexual harassment by...
Fast food workers are often victims of sexual harassment
Thanks to the #metoo movement and other social changes that have arisen lately, there are many men and women coming forward with their stories of sexual harassment. One industry that has historically high levels of sexual harassment is the restaurant industry. In a...
Violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act
As an employee of an employer covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you may be entitled to take up to 12 workweeks of leave in a 12-month period for reasons relating to health and family. However, employers may knowingly or unknowingly violate the...
