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Is new age innovation creating new wage litigation? | Opinion
The rise in wage payments made via peer-to-peer (P2P) pay applications, such as Zelle, Venmo, or CashApp, is starting to rear its head in employment issues.
OP-ED: Responding to a sudden rise in religious accommodation requests
Employee religious beliefs, practices and observances are entitled to protection so long as they are sincerely held and provision of a reasonable accommodation would not be an undue hardship for the employer.
OP-ED: Considerations for bringing back furloughed or laid-off employees
Many employers may soon welcome back only some employees because of social distancing guidelines and capacity restrictions. That can create potential liability.
OP-ED: Sexual orientation discrimination law has courts split
Recent headlines may have employers wondering whether federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. Many employers are already familiar with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, […]
OP-ED: Cheerleaders have wage claims, yes they do
Earlier this year, a former “Raiderette” 鈥� the official name of an Oakland Raiders cheerleader 鈥� filed a lawsuit against the NFL team, alleging wage and hour violations. Several […]
Pool maintenance for employers: Oregon court clarifies tip pooling practices
Earlier this summer, the Oregon District Court invalidated Labor Department regulations that prohibited employers from collecting and redistributing employee tips among all employees, including traditionally non-tipped employees, even when the […]
Lessons from a lawsuit: wage and hour reminders from the Darden class action
Last month, a lawsuit was filed in Florida alleging that Darden Restaurants Inc. 鈥� the world’s largest full-service restaurant company with brands such as Olive Garden and Red Lobster 鈥� […]
Meal-break missteps make restaurants targets for audits
In April, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor unveiled a Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement initiative centered on restaurants in the Portland-metro area. The focus […]
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
