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OP-ED: A higher minimum wage and more robots
In his State of the Union address on Jan. 28, President Obama promised to work with Congress to pass a bill that would increase the federal minimum wage to […]
Employees鈥� discrimination lawsuits garnering big bucks
Employers in 2013 paid $372.1 million 鈥� the most ever in one year 鈥� to resolve discrimination and retaliation claims through mediation, conciliation and other administrative enforcement efforts. Employers […]
New employment laws abound in Oregon
Both the Oregon Legislature and Portland City Council were busy in 2013. Employers must address many changes before 2014 begins. To prepare, review the following brief guide to the […]
New state unemployment insurance law takes effect
On Oct. 7, 2013, a new unemployment insurance (UI) law went into effect in Oregon; it requires employers to respond timely and adequately to Employment Department notices regarding claims […]
Government shutdown affecting employers
Agencies are limiting their functions during the federal government shutdown. Some of these limitations will last only as long as the shutdown itself and some will have ongoing repercussions […]
Proposed federal rule would be stricter than Oregon’s
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released a proposed rule that would set new workplace permissible exposure limits (PELs) for respirable crystalline silica at half of what is […]
Oregon becomes first state to require bereavement leave
The state of Oregon and the city of Portland have instituted a number of new rights and protections for employees in 2013. Unpaid interns now have virtually the same […]
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
