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Final rule for GINA
In May 2008, Congress enacted the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. It prohibits employers from using genetic information to make employment decisions, restricts employers’ use and disclosure of genetic information, and […]
Workplace privacy when it comes to e-mails, texts and wiretaps
E-mailing, texting, and illegal wiretapping are featured in three cases that involve privacy in the workplace. Although the decisions may appear to be varied, there is a common thread: A […]
2 new regulations Oregon contractors should know about
Here is a look at legislation affecting the building industry. 1. New OSHA regulations for cranes and derricks On Aug. 9, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration published new […]
6 health care reform changes you should know about
1. Changes to Flexible Spending Accounts Beginning Jan. 1, 2011, individuals will need a physician’s prescription for all over-the-counter drugs, other than insulin, in order to be eligible for a […]
In the Oregon Legislature: Job fairness, medical marijuana and health care reform
Here is a look at legislation affecting the building industry: an update on the Job Applicant Fairness Act, why employers need not accommodate medical marijuana users and Health care reform.
Health care reform: help or headaches for employers?
Here is a look at legislation affecting the building industry. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as the health care reform bill, was signed into law in […]
Building industry legislation
Here is a look at legislation affecting the building industry. New Oregon law prohibits credit checks On March 29, Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed into law Senate Bill 1045, making […]
Building industry legislation
Reverse discrimination A 2009 U.S. Supreme Court decision arising from a lawsuit brought by firefighters against the city of New Haven, Conn., has left many federal contractors wondering whether the […]
An update on Senate Bill 519
As reported previously, Senate Bill 519, sometimes called the Employer Gag Bill or the Workplace Freedom Act, was signed into law last year by Gov. Ted Kulongoski. The law prohibits […]
Employment bills to watch
As 2010 begins, with the new year comes a new slate of proposed employment laws and regulations, and an appropriations bill that gives federal agencies the resources to enforce those […]
Oregon set to match federal laws on discrimination
2010 is fast approaching, and several new laws are set to go into effect on Jan. 1. Here is a look at some of these laws and recommendations for employers. […]
Beware: No more texting while driving in Oregon
2010 is fast approaching and with it will come a number of new laws that affect employers. The column this month and next will include a discussion of these laws […]
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
