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Oregon judge nixes Kotek’s order requiring use of PLAs
Marion County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hart has struck down Gov. Tina Kotek鈥檚 executive order requiring project labor agreements be used for large state infrastructure projects.
Group files suit to block PLA executive order (UPDATED)
Trade associations and construction contractors allege Gov. Tina Kotek exceeded her authority by requiring project labor agreements be used for most state projects.
Department of Defense pulls project labor requirements after judge鈥檚 decision
The Department of Defense has pulled project labor agreements for large-scale construction projects.
OP-ED: Employee ‘isn’t disabled; he’s just a jerk’
A Hillsboro police officer who was fired for a series of interpersonal conflicts recently received some bad news from a federal appeals court. Although a jury had agreed with Matthew […]
OP-ED: Marijuana is legal in Washington; now what?
The day has finally come. As of July 8, people in Washington state can legally purchase small amounts of marijuana and smoke pot privately without fear of criminal repercussions […]
OP-ED: Tracking employees via GPS may generate TMI
There are a lot of good reasons why employers might want to track company vehicles through a GPS monitoring device 鈥� from managing logistics and efficiency, to enforcing compliance […]
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: 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: 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 […]
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, […]
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
