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Count the cost before waging the war
When Sun Tzu wrote 鈥淭he Art of War鈥� in the sixth century B.C., he probably wasn鈥檛 thinking about how his advice would apply to employment law litigation in the 21st century, but he might as well have. One of his most famous quotes from that epic military treatise is 鈥淭hose who wish to fight must first count the cost.鈥� A recent example from Washington state shows the value of following th[...]
Don’t forget about what matters most for your business
For a business leader, the quick answer to what matters most might be 鈥減rofit,鈥� for surely the business cannot continue to exist without it. But why else are you in […]
The end of the world as we know it?
The good news is that the Mayans got it wrong. The bad news may be that you鈥檝e delayed dealing with all of those labor and employment problems in the hopes that the world would have ended by now. Luckily, columnist Rich Meneghello is here to offer an informative and humorous review of what you missed 鈥� and what you need to know.
Will paid sick leave make employers sick in 2013?
As if employers didn’t have enough to worry about, there is a strong likelihood that Portland City Council soon will vote on a proposal that would require many or perhaps […]
Fuel your curiosity, listen with purpose
Have you ever known someone who is passionately curious? They have a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for new experiences that inspire innovative thinking and growth. Infuse your life […]
Courts provide employers with whistleblower lessons
In the past week, a federal appeals court and a state appeals court ruled on separate Oregon whistleblower cases, offering lessons for attentive employers on how to properly deal with […]
Business going to the dogs?
It is estimated that 1.4 million owners bring 2.3 million dogs to work each day, and that doesn’t even count one-person shops and people who work at home. Many company […]
What you are not talking about is hindering you
With the plethora of media forums, devices and communication channels that now exist, one would think we are connecting with others better than ever before. We have Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, […]
Be careful, employers: You鈥檙e in the 鈥榬ed zone鈥�
Most employers don’t even realize that they are smack-dab in the middle of the most dangerous time of year 鈥� the so-called 鈥渞ed zone.鈥� It refers to the months of […]
25 million reasons to stop workplace bullying
When a jury takes time to examine a workplace culture and then reaches a $25 million verdict against the employer, it’s clear that it was doing something wrong. That is […]
Supervisor-subordinate relationships: never a good idea
Because many people spend most of their waking hours at the office, and often spend more time with co-workers than family members, it’s not unusual for workplace romances to blossom. […]
Court provides guidance on managing employee attendance
I’m going to guess that many employers or managers can immediately think of an employee they supervise who has an attendance problem. Perhaps it’s someone who misses a lot of […]
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
