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Recent Articles from Tyler Volm
OP-ED: Confronting controversy and conflict in the workplace
While it is easy to shy away from controversial subjects in the workplace, they can often lead to conflict, strained relationships, and sometimes discrimination and harassment by co-workers. Employers and […]
OP-ED: BOLI’s guidance on overtime requirements overturned
Late last year the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) quietly changed its interpretation of the interplay between daily and weekly overtime requirements. The change was in response to […]
OP-ED: Big changes coming to federal overtime rules
In 2014, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) was charged with updating the regulations relating to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under the regulations currently […]
OP-ED: What happens in Vegas might not stay there
Employers are rightfully concerned with their employees’ off-duty and after-hours activities. Off-duty conduct can have an adverse impact on productivity within the workplace, employee relations and morale. Employers must be […]
OP-ED: New rule changes affect federal contractors
Recent changes to the regulations that govern affirmative action plans (AAPs) for veterans and individuals with disabilities (IWDs) have many federal contractors scrambling to update their AAPs. While most […]
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
