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OP-ED: Workplace battle lines being challenged
There are probably a few things that employers can feel fairly confident about when it comes to managing the workplace. They can set working hours, hold employees to certain […]
OP-ED: Employee engagement is the new black
Business management principles have their trends. It may be a new take on leadership, how to manage your time, build collaborative teams or be more innovative. People tell us […]
OP-ED: Could that dress code be worthless?
Pop quiz: Your company has a strict dress code, and you have always consistently held your employees to it. A new employee shows up for work one day blatantly […]
OP-ED: Weighing whether to fight unemployment claims
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding unemployment claims filed by ex-employees, and this month I’ll try to shed some light on them to help answer the oft-repeated question: […]
OP-ED: Effective feedback can foster business growth
To continue to grow and create the environment of a learning organization, we must be able to regularly give and receive constructive, real-time feedback.
OP-ED: Can an employee be worked to death?
You’ve probably heard (or even used) phrases that exaggerate a difficult situation at work: “You’re killing me over here” or “This job will be the death of me” or […]
OP-ED: Think twice before sending that text
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie learned the lesson the hard way: Be careful what you and your employees put in electronic writing, because it could come back to haunt […]
Ways to make those resolutions stick
There’s nothing like a new year to rally our hopes and energize us into action 鈥� until February comes and old habits win out. Approximately 40 to 45 percent […]
Security cameras in company bathrooms: a really bad idea
Sometimes an employment lawyer is faced with a thorny question that involves multiple layers of analysis. Before advising a client, any good attorney wants to examine prior case decisions, […]
Federal court upholds termination sparked by Facebook rant
There’s no doubt about it: Facebook is the 21st century water cooler. Workers who used to gather in the break room to talk about the latest sports news, outrageous […]
Cultivating potential 鈥� one (good) employee at a time
We understand that people drive results. Now there is proof that unleashing a team’s potential can drive individual and organizational performance. Consider a 2012 study by Temkin Group, which […]
Lessons learned from a paranormal investigation, a machete and 鈥楳y Little Pony鈥�
The world of human resources, people management and employment law is often mind-numbingly dull. Contract interpretation, policy enforcement, compliance seminars, benefits calculations, peer evaluation processes 鈥� it’s enough to […]
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
