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Employers have vote on politics in the workplace
Never before has a presidential election had the potential to wreak as much havoc on workplaces as the 2008 election could bring to bear. Most people are accustomed to a […]
Checking references in the MySpace era
Sites like Facebook, LinkedIn say more about applicants than you may want to know
Some bad news on horizon for Oregon employers in 2008
Expect a rise in non-compete concerns
Writing it doesn’t always make it right
Poorly worded messages to employees can cause heaps of trouble
Interviewing? Stay out of the forbidden zone
There are 6 topics employers should almost never ask applicants about
Immigration battle could be coming to your office
Social Security mismatch letters could leave employers scrambling soon
Don’t cast too wide a net when restricting blogging
Workers have the right to post some criticisms of their employers to the Web
A good handbook can guide you from litigation
Problem: A well-written and up-to-date employee handbook can be a litigation lifesaver, but an out-of-date handbook can be your worst nightmare. Unfortunately, many employers don’t give their employee handbooks the […]
Don’t leave door open to disability access suit
Problem: When your place of business opens its doors each morning, there are some people you don’t want coming in. You don’t want a visit from Kornel Botosan, who has […]
Can sexual orientation talk spark harassment claim?
An expansion of discrimination law means employers must better monitor water cooler discussions
Happy Admin Professional’s Day, now please don’t sue
Problem: Let’s face it. You probably think you did a good job just for remembering last week to buy flowers or a gift certificate for Administrative Professional’s Day. (It was […]
Immigration law shouldn’t be foreign concept
Problem: Hardly a day goes by without a news report of the country’s immigration “problem” and the latest proposed legislative “solution.” You know that new immigration laws are in our […]
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
