Firm News

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...

When you think of sexual harassment, most people think of sexual conduct by co-workers or managers. Customers and vendors can sexually harass employees. Under Oregon and California law, employers owe their employees the duty to protect them from sexual harassment by...

The short answer according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Guidelines recently issued is, "Yes."  Employers may require their employees to get COVID 19 vaccinations to continue to work. There are caveats. However, employers must still accommodate employees with...

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...

For 30 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibited discrimination against individuals in public places, including employees at work. Among other requirements, an employer must make a reasonable accommodation so that an employee with a disability can meet...