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Criminal background checks just got a little harder
Many employers conduct criminal background checks for applicants or new hires in order to complete due diligence. In fact, the National Consumer Law Center reports that a whopping 93 percent […]
Can you get fired for wearing an orange shirt to work?
One of the most common questions I hear from my non-lawyer friends is something along the lines of: 鈥淚 know that my employment at my company is at-will, but that […]
Unlocking the potential in relationships
The right side of your brain, neurologists say, is where the capacity for empathy resides. And, empathy, it appears, is the key to building long-lasting, powerful and solid relationships. Empathy […]
Oregon employers have something new to worry about
With the state Legislature's recent passage of Senate Bill 1548, Oregon is a mere signature away from becoming the second state in the country to ban job advertisements that specifically announce that unemployed people need not apply.
Recent legal battles provide lessons
If the first month of the year is any indication, 2012 should be a wild and wacky year for employers. Here are four stories that should make every employer sit […]
How to honor your agreements and keep your integrity
The icon of an 鈥渙ld-school contractor鈥� is the handshake and back-of-the-napkin agreement. It’s nostalgic, and it’s tied inextricably to our sense of work ethic, pride and code of conduct. It […]
Sweeping changes in store for unions and employers
Dramatic changes are in store for the nation’s employers because of some controversial National Labor Relations Board actions. These changes are bound to transform the landscape of union organizing, and […]
What Oregon employers need to know about stalking
A recent Oregon Court of Appeals case highlights the trouble that employers may encounter if they don’t deal with issues related to stalking at the workplace. Maria Beauchaton worked as […]
8 tips to help you delegate correctly
The word 鈥渄elegate鈥� invokes a sense of either hope or dread in business leaders. Some hope for a chance to unload some things from their plates, while others dread the […]
‘Obamacare’ could be Supreme Court’s labor/employment highlight of the year
After being taken on a turbulent roller-coaster ride by the Supreme Court in the last few sessions, businesses in the Pacific Northwest and across the country are casting a wary […]
Pros and cons of severance agreements
Employers that pay out severance to their employees run certain risks that need to be considered beforehand. Some employers in Oregon have learned the hard way that severance agreements aren’t […]
Avoid conflict at all costs
Avoid conflict at all costs. That is not merely a recommendation. It’s an unfortunate reality in our human interactions. Most of us postpone dealing with difficult people, sensitive issues and […]
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
