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OP-ED: EEOC report takes deep look at workplace harassment
In early July, Gretchen Carlson, a former 鈥淔ox & Friends鈥� co-host, filed a lawsuit against then-Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes alleging she had been fired after rebuffing his […]
OP-ED: Las Vegas, the flu and the Family Medical Leave Act
With spring break right around the corner and flu season in full swing, a look into protected leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is in order. Why? […]
Corporate trade secrets: Keep competitors close and employees closer
Theft of trade secrets is on the rise. 2013 has been replete with news stories of U.S. businesses suffering such theft by competing companies, foreign governments and militaries and […]
Making a list and checking it twice: this year鈥檚 developments in background checks
2012 was a year full of changes and extensions to employee background check laws.聽These changes underscore the complexity and ever-increasing requirements compelling employers to review their practices and choose 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
