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To pay or not to pay: navigating paid time off and protected leave | Opinion
Consider a quick rundown of what is permitted and what isn鈥檛, depending on the leave law that applies to a particular employee鈥檚 leave of absence.
Oregon Family Leave Act is changing: Prepare now for updates | Opinion
Employers, take note! OFLA has been overhauled by the Oregon Legislature, and most of the changes will take effect on July 1, 2024.
OP-ED: Clarifications concerning the CDC’s current mask guidance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its mask and physical distancing guidance for anyone who is fully vaccinated. This change left many entities scrambling to respond.
OP-ED: How to legally address misuse of state and federal leave laws
The Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) and federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provide eligible employees who work for covered employers with up to 12 weeks (sometimes more) of […]
OP-ED: Pay equity law will impact Oregon workplaces
On June 1, Gov. Kate Brown signed into law Oregon鈥檚 Equal Pay Act of 2017. The act requires employers to compensate employees based on their current skill, responsibilities, knowledge and […]
OP-ED: Mandatory sick time is almost here
Effective Jan. 1, Oregon employers will be required to begin providing mandatory sick leave for employees. While the overall requirement is pretty simple, the devil is in the details
Final rules in place for Portland sick leave ordinance
The Portland City Attorney's Office has published the final administrative rules implementing the city's new sick leave ordinance. They include several key changes and clarifications from the proposed rules.
Be sure that internships are within the rules
Legal issues swirling around interns have abounded this month. On June 11, a federal court in New York found that unpaid interns who worked during the production of Fox […]
A guide to veterans鈥� employment rights
More than 2 million troops 鈥� including nearly 800,000 National Guard and Reserve members 鈥� have been deployed since Sept. 11, 2001. Approximately 40,000 troops are still in Iraq, but […]
When domestic violence enters the workplace
Domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault can shatter the lives of employees, with implications that extend beyond the home and into the workplace. The statistics are staggering: one in four women and one in nine men are victims of domestic violence. If responsibilities as an employer if someone on your staff is a victim?
What every employer needs to know about the new ADAAA regulations
In 1990, Congress enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many areas of public life, including employment. Effective Jan. 1, 2009, Congress redefined […]
Dealing with the bully in the workplace
For generations, children have been tormented by school-yard bullies. And many of these bullies eventually get jobs. But workplace bullying is complex because the victim does not always fall into […]
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
