Sherwood, Oregon Employment Law Blog
Recognizing sexual harassment in the workplace
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...
When job termination is unlawful
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...
Sexual harassment while working remotely
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...
What are unpaid wages and why do they matter?
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....
Protections for pregnant workers in Oregon
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...
Negotiating a better severance agreement
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...
Protecting basic employee rights in Oregon
The basic relationships between employees and employers have changed in many places throughout America this year, including in Oregon. Millions of people are working remotely, while others may have lost their jobs altogether. Going forward, our readers need to know...
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...