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Recent Articles from Rich Meneghello
OP-ED: That arbitration agreement might need some revisions
A surprising decision by the National Labor Relations Board may require employers to adjust their arbitration agreements to ensure they stay on the right side of the law.
OP-ED: Summertime blues: prepare to turn over lots of pay data
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will be forcing most employers to turn over a mountain of compensation information from both 2017 and 2018 by Sept. 30.
OP-ED: After-hours social events can lead to substantial liability
The Oregon Supreme Court recently gave employers a significant warning when it comes to after-hours social events. In a unanimous opinion, the state鈥檚 high court ruled that employers can be […]
OP-ED: Two major, federal-level workplace law developments
Recent developments at the federal level could change the way employers handle compensation systems and overtime pay.
OP-ED: PAID: self-reporting initiative may at times be ideal option
Let鈥檚 say you have a lingering concern that you have a wage and hour problem on your hands. Perhaps it has suddenly dawned on you that a certain pay practice […]
OP-ED: Workplace airspace could become OSHA’s next drone zone
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's inspectors now have authority to use camera-carrying Unmanned Aircraft Systems to collect evidence during workplace inspections when necessary.
OP-ED: All isn’t well when it comes to wellness programs in 2019
When the clock struck midnight and ushered in a new year, employers were plunged into a strange limbo when it comes to maintaining wellness programs. Because of a federal court […]
OP-ED: That next OSHA investigation might not be so bad
When it comes to the federal government and workplace safety investigations, there usually isn鈥檛 a lot of good news. But a federal appeals court just issued a ruling that limits […]
OP-ED: No surprise: sexual harassment statistics blow up in 2018
Employers need to be more vigilant than ever when it comes to addressing issues of harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
OP-ED: Autonomous vehicles could drive some employers crazy
You may not have realized it yet, but we鈥檙e experiencing a unique convergence of multiple trends that will ensure that autonomous vehicles (AVs) will soon change life as we know […]
OP-ED: Employers can learn from rejected arbitration agreement
A state court judge in New York recently rejected an employer鈥檚 attempt to force an employment claim into arbitration due to a poor choice of wording in the written agreement. […]
OP-ED: New rule may soon solve joint employment dilemma
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has announced it will soon start the rulemaking process to 鈥渃larify鈥� the current joint employment standard.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
