Sherwood, Oregon Employment Law Blog
City tries to limit meals for the homeless
Feeding the homeless is one of the many charitable acts of numerous religious organizations. It is truly an act of human kindness and should be viewed in that way. Because of the nature of such an act, it is surprising that there are laws that actually limit the...
What is considered sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment can make the victim’s daily life and going to work unbearable. For that reason, victims of sexual harassment should know what is considered sexual harassment and how they are protected in the workplace. There are two primary types of sexual...
What are wage and hour protections in Oregon?
Employees who have an employee-employer relationships with their employer have important wage and hour protections. Employees need to be familiar with what those protections are so they can ensure they receive the pay they have earned. Protections in Oregon Wage and...
Qui tam lawsuits and employer retaliation
As an employee, you depend upon your job for your livelihood. The last thing you want to do is rock the boat and put your paycheck at risk. But what happens when you find out your employer is engaged in wrongdoing? Do you report it? If so, will you get fired? To make...
Protections against pregnancy discrimination
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace and in the hiring process is prohibited under state and federal laws. It is important for pregnancy women and their families to be familiar with protections against pregnancy discrimination and also for employers to understand...
Understanding Oregon employment law for people with disabilities
In recent years, there has been a great deal of attention paid to employee rights. Much of that has focused on sexual harassment and other forms of mistreatment that many employees were reluctant to complain about because they did not believe it would help them. In...
Understanding wrongful termination and protections against it
Though it may be possible to wrongfully terminate an employee with an employment contract, most employees are considered at-will employees who can be terminated at any time for any reason. There are exceptions, however, when an employee has an employment contract or...
What is constructive discharge in Oregon?
Many residents of Oregon will be surprised to learn that the state is an “at will” state. That designation means that, in the absence of a written contract, an employer can fire an employee at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. Conversely, the employee...
Why sexual harassment is so prevalent in the restaurant industry
Many industries are plagued by harassment and discrimination, causing significant harm to workers and their careers. Yet, one industry in particular, the restaurant industry, seems to see more than its fair share of harassing behavior. In fact, 70% of women in the...
Lawsuits allege racial discrimination at state agency
You may believe that discrimination only exists in certain types of workplaces but that is not true. Discrimination exists all over and social standing and other human differences do not really drive discrimination at all. Whenever and wherever you bring diverse...