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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Problem: A well-written and up-to-date employee handbook can be a litigation lifesaver, but an out-of-date handbook can be your worst nightmare.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 […]
Want to solve the ‘problem employee’ problem? Declare war
Problem: Your problem is the same problem that it’s always been: your problem employee. All of you reading this know whom I’m talking about. The problem employee is the one […]
Do me a favor: Take this into consideration
Problem: You’ve just been promoted to a managerial position and you couldn’t be happier. At least, that’s how you felt before you started the job. Now that you’ve begun assuming […]
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
