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OP-ED: Medical information requests can be tricky
Banu Ramachandran says employers can lawfully ask employees about medical information for a variety of reasons, including to accommodate a disability or to provide required leave.
OP-ED: The power of asking a good question
An employee walks into your office with a problem. He outlines the challenges and obstacles he is facing on his project and asks for your advice. If you are […]
OP-ED: Infrastructure needs of a growing neighborhood
Welcome back to the recurring chronicle of two of Portland’s fastest changing neighborhoods, the South Waterfront and the Central Eastside. Past columns have touched on the construction and naming […]
Park expansion plans
Mountain West Investment Corp., as part of the Pringle Square project, has entered into a multilayered purchase and sale agreement with the city of Salem.
OP-ED: Effective ways of communicating safety
Pop! The noise no person expects to hear after traversing the Atlantic Ocean only to find that her central processing unit (CPU) has blown up. How could this be […]
OP-ED: In search of more skilled workers
Hundreds of apprentices from communities across Oregon participated in graduation ceremonies this past spring. For many it was the end of a very long journey. They represent the last […]
OP-ED: Handling employee discipline and termination
One of the first questions I ask a company when one of its former employees files a lawsuit against it is: “What’s in the personnel file?” Although Oregon is […]
A new city program
Portland has a deficit of affordable housing, and Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman doesn鈥檛 expect it to be filled naturally.
Dwindling funds and exemptions
Public dollars for affordable housing are hard to come by. 鈥淲hen we first became a bureau back in 2010, we had roughly $60 million in development funds, and it has […]
OP-ED: Low vacancy rates driving construction in Portland area
Carter Beyl on office The Portland office market continues to see promising signs of improvement in the second quarter of 2014, with decreasing vacancy and net absorption on the […]
OP-ED: Transit agency increasing capacity safely
As large capital projects start, the preparation for the safety of workers constructing the job is paramount.聽Preparing a safety program that meets the project and code requirements, and functions […]
OP-ED: Why a company vision is essential for success
I love running. Just talking about it sends me into a state of euphoria. I spend more time than I care to admit researching and building training regimens, and […]
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
