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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, […]
Federal court upholds termination sparked by Facebook rant
There’s no doubt about it: Facebook is the 21st century water cooler. Workers who used to gather in the break room to talk about the latest sports news, outrageous […]
Lessons learned from a paranormal investigation, a machete and 鈥楳y Little Pony鈥�
The world of human resources, people management and employment law is often mind-numbingly dull. Contract interpretation, policy enforcement, compliance seminars, benefits calculations, peer evaluation processes 鈥� it’s enough to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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[...]
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
