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Julie Su and you: possible impacts of new Labor Department head | OP-ED
To stave off companies鈥� frustrations related to national employment law changes, here is a proper heads-up on four areas of law that may be impacted by Julie Su.
Maintaining wage and hour compliance in light of telework challenges | OP-ED
In the immortal words of Bob Dylan, 鈥渢he times, they are a-changin鈥�;鈥� we are starting to see legislation and guidance to clarify outstanding gray areas for remote workers.
OP-ED: Union organizing now a whole lot easier
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just made union organizing that much easier for workers who want to organize their workforces, issuing both a long-awaited regulation and a controversial decision […]
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 […]
City has openings for inspectors, engineers, planners
The Portland Bureau of Development Services is now accepting applications for some of 22 new positions -- including building inspectors, mechanical engineers and planners.
OP-ED: Should businesses beware of service dogs?
Businesses across the state received a wake-up call last month after a Eugene convenience store was slapped with a $60,000 penalty by the state after the Oregon Bureau of Labor […]
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: Ease those Ebola fears, employers
The Ebola virus outbreak has captured the attention of the American public like few other stories have in recent memory. You can’t help but hear about the deadly illness and […]
OP-ED: When hiring, go on the defensive
Employers are well served to develop a strategy for hiring. One strategy may be the 鈥渄efensive hiring process.鈥� Although the name sounds bad, the strategy itself is sound. Defensive hiring […]
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: When business and kickball overlap
A recent court decision awarded workers’ compensation benefits to a worker who was injured during a company kickball game, causing employers across the country to ask many questions. Could this […]
OP-ED: Employee ‘isn’t disabled; he’s just a jerk’
A Hillsboro police officer who was fired for a series of interpersonal conflicts recently received some bad news from a federal appeals court. Although a jury had agreed with Matthew […]
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
