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How employers can prepare for possible workplace violence | Opinion
There are countless ways employers can better prepare to handle workplace violence. Here are a few things that employers can do now.
OP-ED: Oregon OSHA’s proposed rules for extreme heat and wildfire smoke
Employers can submit their comments and questions to Oregon OSHA so that it can hopefully resolve any ambiguity or concerns before publishing the final rules.
OP-ED: Anticipating Oregon OSHA’s final rules for COVID-19 in the workplace
Employers are wise to familiarize themselves with the general nature of the proposed final rules. They are over 100 pages long, so consider these key areas to flag.
OP-ED: The ADA turns 30: Compliance in the evolving workplace
July 2020 marked the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employers unfamiliar with the federal legislation should become aware of their responsibilities to ensure compliance.
OP-ED: Paid family and medical leave law arrives in Washington state
On Jan. 1, 2019, Washington will become the fifth U.S. state to begin enforcing Paid Family and Medical Leave regulations. This new program will allow employees to receive a portion […]
OP-ED: Addressing harassment in the workplace: get it right
We are all learning from the #metoo social movement. The report accompanying Time鈥檚 Person of the Year selection of 鈥淭he Silence Breakers鈥� is sobering and should be read as a […]
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
