Taking leaves from work is essential in keeping a good work-life balance. When the situation calls for us to take some time off work, having paid leaves available gives us assurance that we can take care of ourselves and our family without compromising financial...
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How can I prove verbal sexual harassment in the workplace?
Most, if not all, verbal sexual harassment happens unexpectedly. Unless the harasser’s behavior is habitual, keeping a record or evidence of the act is difficult. Hence, many victims of this type of sexual harassment doubt whether they can establish a solid case to...
Is waiting time part of an employee’s hours worked?
Wage and hour law requires employers to pay employees for their hours worked. As straightforward as the rule seems, “hours worked” does not exclusively mean the actual time you used to perform your job. In some cases, it can include the time you waited to do your...
Reasonable hiring accommodations for applicants with disabilities
We usually hear about reasonable accommodations for employees with a disability or who are pregnant. However, these arrangements extend to applicants as well and the laws require employers to provide them even if there is yet to be an employer-employee relationship....
Is pursuing a wrongful termination lawsuit worth it?
Unexpected job loss can be very frustrating, especially when it’s due to wrongful termination. Unless you have enough emergency funds to support yourself until you find a new work, you may have to live on a tight budget. Filing a lawsuit can be intimidating and...
Three ways discrimination occurs in the hiring process
Navigating the job market can be tough. But if you’re reading this blog post, you might feel like the deck was stacked against you in your efforts to obtain a job solely on account of your standing in a protected class of people. Under the law, you should enjoy equal...
Be aware of discrimination in performance evaluations
Discrimination can take many forms in the workplace, which could set an employee up for wrongful termination. This, in turn, can lead to contentious litigation, with each side fighting to protect their interests. While much of the workplace discrimination that serves...
Highest court decision enhances employee religious accommodations
In Sherwood and across Oregon, people have many different religions with specific requirements they are expected to adhere to. That can sometimes conflict with work with which days they are available, the time at which they must stop, what facilities are available and...
Labor Department recovers more than $167,000 in unpaid overtime
One of the most complicated provisions in federal statutes and regulations that govern minimum compensation is the provision in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requiring payment of overtime to workers who work more than 40 hours in a week. The Wage and Hour...
An employee handbook is the compass that guides employers towards clear communication, compliance, and consistency in managing their workforce.
In the dynamic landscape of small businesses, establishing a solid foundation is key to success. One often overlooked aspect of building this foundation is the creation of an employee handbook. While some may consider it unnecessary for small businesses, having a...