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Time to prepare for a new civil rights law
On Nov. 21, employers will be required to comply with yet another federal law that restricts disclosure of employee health information. Specifically, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 will […]
FAQs about swine flu in the workplace
A year ago at this time, it seemed that every other phone call or e-mail I received from a client was a question about layoffs and downsizing. This fall, the […]
Many illegal drug users are working
Did you know that 75 percent of the nation’s illegal drug users are employed, and more than 3 percent have actually admitted using drugs before or during work hours? Plus, […]
New workplace worry: 鈥榯extual harassment鈥�
Text messaging in the workplace has become an increasing source of concern for employers. Much like the emergence of e-mail in the 1990s, the popularity of text messaging among employees […]
Beware: Sensitive data is a frequent target
Report states that 59 percent of workers surveyed stole confidential information from their employers
Don鈥檛 risk letting employees get burned
Employees across Oregon are emerging from a long and dark winter, gazing upward at the sky at that unusual phenomenon 鈥� sunny weather. As we head into the summer months in the Pacific Northwest, those employers that regularly employ outdoor workers need to consider the safety risks associated with these positions.
Don’t risk letting employees get burned
What can employers do to help protect outdoor workers from exposure to sun in the summer?
OSHA may soon start flexing its muscles
Employers should prepare now for stricter Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforcement
Prepare for workers to be deployed
Four things that all Oregon employers need to know about military leave
Networking Web sites can be snares
Employers should weigh pros and cons before investigating employees online
When love enters the workplace
Employee Relationship Acknowledgements can help deter future litigation
Five steps to keep layoffs legal
With careful planning, employers can reduce the chance of lawsuits
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
