More U.S. Supreme Court decisions expected to affect employers
The U.S. Supreme Court is kicking off a new term this month, and a number of cases will impact the world of labor and employment law. It’s tough to […]
Change is inevitable, but growth is optional; choose wisely
If change is truly inevitable, why does there seem to be so much resistance to it? We’ve all heard (or muttered) the lament 鈥淐hange is hard.鈥 There seems to be […]
That independent contractor agreement might be worthless
Nothing can provide a better sense of security in one’s business dealings than getting it in writing. Promises and proposals are wonderful, but it’s once a document is in […]
Five ways to get sued for pregnancy discrimination
A recent decision from the Oregon Court of Appeals highlighted some of the best ways to get sued for pregnancy discrimination. The July 2013 decision in Kemp v. MasterBrand […]
Helping new hires become high performers
Historically, the first 90 days has been when employers “test out” the new hire. It’s even been called the “probationary period.” This mind-set generally does little to set up […]
For sale: two extra vacation weeks
Employers are at their best when they are trying to stay one step ahead of the competition, seeking new and creative ways to get the job done as well […]
Does it smell like a lawsuit?
Most business owners, managers and human resources professionals know that it stinks to get sued by an employee. But in some cases, it’s the actual “stink” itself that leads […]
Is stress a four-letter word in your world?
Do you ever find stress getting the best of you? The term “stress” was coined by Hans Selye in 1936, who defined it as “the non-specific response of the […]
So, what is harassment really?
I see it all the time 鈥 an employee feels like he or she is being picked on in the office and complains to a supervisor: “I’m the […]
Best employment practices from the wide world of sports
Attorney Rich Meneghello examines two recent off-the-court stories that serve as reminders that the world of professional sports can offer valuable lessons about best practices for workplaces.
The best-laid business plans 鈥
"Resistance is an invisible (yet palpable), negative force every entrepreneur faces. It is triggered most powerfully when we pursue any act that entails commitment of the heart; a principled stand in the face of adversity; or when we encounter something that threatens the ego's comfort zone."
Too sexy for your job?
Is it OK to fire an employee considered too sexy? In a recent case decided by the Iowa Supreme Court, the judges held that such an action is acceptable under […]
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
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- 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
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- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion







