Businesses need to have efficient staff to achieve their goals, and it is normal to let go of employees who do not meet performance standards or who violate company policies. However, not all employee terminations end well and sometimes disgruntled individuals may...
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Strategies to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
The workplace should be a safe and comfortable place for every employee, and cases of sexual harassment are detrimental to achieving that goal. It is important for employers to find ways and means of combating this menace and creating a culture of respect and...
Can workplace discrimination lead to wrongful termination?
Working in a discriminatory environment can be frustrating, as it inhibits an employee’s ability to perform their jobs effectively and can create a hostile work environment. In some cases, workplace discrimination can escalate to the point of wrongful termination....
Types of discrimination federally prohibited in employment
In the United States, numerous federal laws aim to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination in the workplace. These laws, enforced primarily – although not exclusively – by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), prohibit discrimination...
What you should know about morals clauses
A morals clause is a contractual provision that outlines the expected ethical conduct of employees during their tenure at a company. It serves as a safeguard for employers, allowing them to take appropriate action in case an employee's behavior is deemed detrimental...
What employees should know about the severance agreement
Unfortunately, most employees see severance packages and agreements for the first time when they’re being laid off. With such little time to review these documents, they often don’t know what to make of them. A severance agreement is a legally binding contract between...
4 red flags that your employer is trying to “quiet fire” you
A recent surge of employees have been “quiet quitting.” Quiet quitting is the act of doing the bare minimum amount of work for an otherwise dreadful job. However, employers are also using a tactic called “quiet firing,” which is the attempt to make a workplace...
Do you actually have to give notice before quitting?
Most workers will give two weeks’ notice before they quit. Many employers will even “require” it. They may put it in the company handbook saying that no one can quit unless they give two weeks’ notice – or even more. Many employees will follow these rules, assuming...
Employees have the right to speak up about business wrongdoing
It takes guts to speak up about wrongdoing within your company. That is one of the reasons so many businesses (or people within them) get away with illegal activities. While one or more uninvolved people knew what was going on they were too scared to report it. When a...
Do salaried and unsalaried workers get mandatory breaks?
Workplace dynamics often leave employees questioning whether breaks are a mandated part of their workday. In Oregon, the rules surrounding breaks vary for salaried and unsalaried workers. Understanding Oregon's approach Oregon's labor laws set the stage for a...