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Oregon employers dealt new restrictions in the hiring process | Opinion
House Bill 3187 prohibits employers from requiring or requesting disclosure of certain age-related information while applicants are in the beginning phases of a hiring process.
How to address and investigate workplace harassment allegations | Opinion
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has published final guidance on harassment in the workplace. It provides employers with an official agency resource on legal standards and employer liability in relation to federal laws.
OP-ED: Some key reminders for noncompetition agreements in Oregon
Laws have changed through multiple rounds of legislation, so it is a good time for employers to consider how they address noncompetition agreements.
OP-ED: It’s counterintuitive, but businesses can encourage complaints
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 7,609 sexual harassment charges in 2018, which represents a 13.6 percent increase from 2017. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, this is […]
OP-ED: Questions and answers concerning policies on harassment
Workplace harassment has always been a point of concern for prudent employers, but the time is ripe to reassess policies to evaluate efficacy and the potential for improvement. The following […]
OP-ED: Businesses face uncertainty amid rapid action on immigration
On Jan. 27, President Trump issued Executive Order 13769, 鈥淧rotecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States.鈥� The executive order suspends the entry of aliens from Iraq, […]
OP-ED: Employment law updates to account for in 2016
Many employers use the summer months to focus on updating and revamping their policies, planning for implementation of upcoming adjustments, and taking stock of potential changes in the pipeline. Here鈥檚 […]
OP-ED: The fine line in the interview process
Hiring effectively and following best practices in interviewing will help employers reap the benefits of a stronger talent pool, and reduce the occurrence of discriminatory hiring claims and the need […]
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
