Sherwood, Oregon Employment Law Blog
Oregonians Should Have a Will
Oregonians, like all individuals, should have a will to ensure their wishes are carried out after they pass away. Here are a few reasons why having a will should be important to you: Control over your assets: Having a will allows you to specify how your assets should...
Do I have to File Probate?
Probate is the legal process of settling the estate of a deceased person, including distributing their assets and paying any outstanding debts. In Oregon, there are specific requirements for when probate is necessary. Here's what you need to know. First, there is a...
Why a Health Care Directive in Oregon is Essential
A health care directive, also known as an advance directive, is a legal document that allows you to specify your medical treatment preferences and appoint a health care representative to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to make your own medical...
Can I fight discipline if accused of violating a work rule?
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...
Unsealed records document sex discrimination at Nike
Sex discrimination in the workplace has been illegal under federal law for nearly 50 years, but it continues to be widespread. The recent public release of documents from a lawsuit against Oregon's Nike, Inc., illustrates how pervasive the problem can be. Some may be...
Deadlines for the payment of wages in Oregon
Deadlines for the payment of wages in Oregon may be one of the most overlooked issues of employment law. Apart from the regular payment of wages, most of these laws and regulations apply to the termination of employment, and most of these situations tend to be...
Do employees receive overtime in Oregon if they work holidays?
Employers often reward their employees this time of year for a job well done. They may give a gift, such as a ham. They may give out end-of-year bonuses based on goodwill. And, sometimes they will pay an employee more if the employee works on a holiday. However, are...
What is Oregon’s minimum wage?
If you call the Pacific Northwest home, you can easily understand the cost-of-living crisis. This region has many beautiful sights from vineyards and wildlife refuges, and you naturally, might want to enjoy those things, but they also require money. Rent, food costs...
Understanding an Oregon non-compete agreement
Oregon companies often have one or more employees who are regarded as especially important to the company’s success. Perhaps the person is a successful salesperson or a designer. In any event, the employer does not want such an employee to leave the company and then...
U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on FLSA overtime case
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to make a decision regarding overtime for workers earning over $200,000 annually. Specifically, the court is examining whether federal wage and hour laws regarding mandatory overtime were meant to protect those earning six figures, even...
