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Recent Articles from Amy Robinson
OP-ED: Heed Washington’s new paid family and medical leave program
Employers with employees in Washington have little time left to prepare for compliance with a new law granting leave for a handful of specific life events.
OP-ED: Does ‘at-will’ employment still exist in Oregon?
鈥淪o, tell me, is there really such a thing as 鈥榓t-will’ employment in Oregon anymore?鈥� This is a question that comes up more and more frequently from clients, friends or […]
OP-ED: Sick leave update: pitfalls and a prevailing wage wrinkle
Oregon law now mandates that sick leave benefits be provided to employees working in the state. For employers with 10 or more employees in Oregon or more than six employees […]
OP-ED: New Oregon minimum wage rules are nearly here
Attorney Amy Robinson offers a checklist to help employers prepare for Oregon's new minimum wage law, which goes into effect July 1.
OP-ED: Resolutions for Oregon employers in 2016
In addition to the pressure of following through with personal New Year’s resolutions, Oregon employers face new rules starting the first of January. A couple of the more significant ones […]
OP-ED: The grinch that could steal Christmas
Federal and state government agencies have been increasing enforcement efforts to address misclassification of workers as contractors rather than employees. The U.S. Department of Labor has added 250 investigators to […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
