Employment Law

In mid-April, the minimum wage in Oregon went up 70 cents. While this may have helped some people out financially or seemed insufficient to others, if you earn the hourly minimum wage and did not see this 70-cent increase starting April 14, you might have a claim for...

Like most states, Oregon has overtime laws employers must follow. It is important to understand these laws because they can be complex. Knowing and following the overtime laws helps employers avoid claims from employees for unpaid overtime and ensures employees are...

Working extra hours can be a drag, but many workers enjoy the benefit of overtime pay. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act spells out rules for overtime pay, providing that most workers will receive at least one-and-a-half times their hourly rate when they work...

There has been a number of high-profile sexual harassment matters in the last couple of years and there has been an emphasis on it in Oregon like other areas of the country. When thinking about sexual harassment many people may think about people in high positions...

Any business owner knows the importance of carefully evaluating potential hires. Employees are often the “face” of a business and an essential part of the business’s success. While many employers understandably want to know about a potential hire’s criminal history,...

Most employment in Oregon is considered "at will." This means that that both the employer and the employee have the right to end their relationship at any time they wish, and for nearly any reason they wish. This means that, in most situations, employers are not...

If you are working in Oregon, besides being paid a wage, you also have other rights as an employee. It is important that you understand what those rights are so that if someone tries to take advantage of you at work, you can fight back because you have the law on your...

State employees in Oregon have similar rights as private employees. But, if you believe that your state employer has engaged in illegal employment practices, it is crucial that you act quickly to protect those rights. One of the most important steps you can take is to...

Non-compete agreements, also known as covenants not to compete, are contracts between an employer and an employee in which the employee agrees not to work for a competitor for a certain period of time after the termination of their employment. These agreements are...

Most businesses have rules and policies that they expect their employees to follow. Generally speaking, Oregon businesses have the right to make and enforce their rules as they see fit, even by firing employees who break them. This is so even if the employee broke...