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OP-ED: Are your employee benefits ready for 2022?
There is no denying that time has moved particularly fast over the past year and a half. In the world of employee benefits, the law has changed, adapted and updated in a multitude of ways to move with the needs of plan participants and sponsors.
The Equal Pay Act: Oregon rolls out a ‘hard-line statute’
Attorneys are urging employers to act early to comply with Oregon鈥檚 new, formidable Equal Pay Act.
Barran Liebman preparing to hold law seminar
The latest session in Barran Liebman鈥檚 2015 Food For Thought series of law seminars is set for Dec. 1.
City project exceeds budget; ‘red flags’ pop up
An independent auditor hired to investigate budget overages during construction of an employee building at the Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant found no evidence of illegal practices, according to Portland Commissioner Nick Fish.
OP-ED: Affordable Care Act posing challenges
If you run a staffing firm or utilize a staffing firm in your business, chances are good that compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is somewhere on your list […]
OP-ED: Noncompetition, non-solicitation and confidential agreements
Noncompetition agreements may be declared unenforceable or void depending upon the state law, the scope of the agreement and other factors. Therefore, it is important that a company require its […]
OP-ED: Protect employees against possible workplace violence
Workplace violence is a sad reality of our world today. Last year, there were 397 workplace homicides in the United States. Just last month, a former employee walked into a […]
OP-ED: Alternatives to non-compete agreements
Historically, many employers required executives, managers, sales personnel, technical staffers, and other important employees to execute a non-compete agreement restricting them from working for a competitor. However, other alternatives available […]
OP-ED: Changing marijuana laws challenge employers
Last month, the New York Times’ editorial board declared that it was 鈥渉igh time鈥� to end federal prohibition of marijuana. The announcement was newsworthy as the latest social indicator of […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
