Sherwood, Oregon Employment Law Blog
Lawsuits allege racial discrimination at state agency
You may believe that discrimination only exists in certain types of workplaces but that is not true. Discrimination exists all over and social standing and other human differences do not really drive discrimination at all. Whenever and wherever you bring diverse...
History of victim blaming is sex-based harassment
The U.S. justice system has a long history of wrongs against women. This includes not criminalizing all non-consensual sex and allowing pervasive sexual harassment against women. However, in modern times, as a country, we have set out to set those wrongs right....
Is disparate impact discrimination affecting your workplace?
Workplace discrimination occurs more frequently than most people realize. This is because not all discrimination is blatant. In fact, a lot of workplace discrimination is cloaked in actions that may seem neutral on their face. This is the case when it comes to...
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...
