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Recent Articles from Kyle Abraham
OP-ED: CBD products are everywhere: what it means for the workplace
Use of cannabidiol (CBD) by construction workers presents issues and complications that companies should consider.
OP-ED: Sick leave laws for businesses that work across state lines
Businesses that operate in Oregon and Southwest Washington are no strangers to sick leave laws. First, the city of Portland passed an ordinance requiring employers to provide paid sick leave […]
OP-ED: Recreational Marijuana: What鈥檚 an Employer to Do??
The law allowing adults to engage in the recreational possession and private use of marijuana in Oregon doesn't take effect until July 1, but employers shouldn't wait to determine what policies and procedures to put into place, writes attorney Kyle Abraham.
OP-ED: The value of an effective investigation
The phrase "the best defense is a good offense" serves as great advice for employers facing employee complaints, writes attorney/columnist Kyle Abraham.
OP-ED: Protect employees against possible workplace violence
Workplace violence is a sad reality of our world today. Last year, there were 397 workplace homicides in the United States. Just last month, a former employee walked into a […]
Social media rule changes anticipated
In today’s world, social media is a way of life; Facebook touts that it has more than 1 billion active accounts, Twitter touts that it has more than 550 […]
Nonunion employers in the crosshairs
"Many employers mistakenly believe that the National Labor Relations Act does not apply to their business because their employees are not represented by a union; however, most private-sector employers are covered by the NLRA. This past year, the National Labor Relations Board targeted nonunion employers more than ever, and some learned a painful lesson."
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
