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OP-ED: Arbitration can be better than litigation
For many Oregon employers, arbitration is preferred over litigation to resolve employment disputes. Arbitration can streamline dispute procedures and often proceeds more quickly than in court; it also can save […]
Handling social media is balancing act for Oregon employers
Effective Jan. 1, 2014, Oregon employers will be subject to a new social media-related employment law. House Bill 2654 prohibits employers from requesting an employee’s or applicant’s social media […]
Oregon employers: wait on new hire arbitration agreements drops to three days
Employers generally are aware of potential advantages of binding arbitration of employment disputes. Arbitrators, for instance, are considered less likely than jurors to be influenced by an employee’s appeal to […]
How to enforce a non-competition agreement against a former employee
Each company works hard to develop a loyal client base. Let’s assume a company has also entered into valid and enforceable non-competition agreements with its employees. In Oregon, such agreements […]
New law prohibits employers from considering genetic information in making workplace decisions
George Orwell might have been pleased to learn that 60 years after his novel “1984” was published, a new federal law was enacted to protect employees from misuse of their […]
Hope springs eternal for prevailing employers
As an incentive to encourage attorneys to represent employees/plaintiffs, Oregon’s statutes generally require the court to award a prevailing plaintiff/ employee reasonable attorney fees incurred in prosecuting claims against employers. […]
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
