The Importance of Clear Employment Contracts: Protecting Both Parties
The clear employment contract, often overlooked in the rush to start a new position, is the cornerstone of a healthy, transparent, and mutually beneficial work arrangement. In this article, we’ll uncover why these documents are not just legal formalities but powerful tools that protect both employers and employees. From defining roles and responsibilities to safeguarding […]
Navigating Non-Compete Agreements: What You Should Know
Navigating Non-Compete Agreements: What You Should Know Non-compete agreements are contracts that limit an employee’s ability to work for competing businesses or launch similar ventures for a designated time after leaving their current role. Employers use these agreements to safeguard trade secrets, client relationships, and the investments they’ve made in training. However, these restrictions can […]
Unlawful Termination Due to Maternity Leave in Oregon: Insights from Meyer Employment Law
Unlawful termination, particularly related to maternity leave, is a significant concern for both employees and employers in Oregon. At Meyer Employment Law, we are committed to clarifying your rights and responsibilities under state law, ensuring you are well-informed and prepared to handle these situations. Also Read: Oregon’s Maternity Leave Law In Oregon, the law requires that […]
Bullying in the Workplace in Oregon
Welcome to the Meyer Employment Law blog, where we explore crucial issues affecting workplace environments and employees’ rights in Portland and across Oregon. Today, we are focusing on a prevalent issue that many might underestimate in its severity: bullying in the workplace. What Constitutes Bullying in the Workplace? Bullying in the workplace can manifest in various forms, […]
Is It Illegal to Fire Someone for Being Sick in Oregon?
Many workers ask: ‘Can my employer fire me for being sick?’ In Oregon, the answer is usually no. If you have earned sick time, it is against the law for your boss to punish you for using it. Signs of Retaliation for Using Sick Time Retaliation is when your boss treats you badly because you […]
7 Basic Rights for Oregon Workers
If you work in Oregon, you have important rights around your pay, breaks, safety, and freedom from discrimination and retaliation. When those rights are ignored or violated, it can affect your income, your health, and your future. Meyer Employment Law is an Oregon employment law firm that represents employees only in workers’ rights cases across […]
Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Workplace: Understanding Your Rights in Oregon
At Meyer Employment Law, we are staunch advocates for the rights of employees in Oregon, dedicated to supporting those who have been mistreated, faced discrimination, or suffered injustices in their workplace. A particularly insidious form of discrimination that has long affected the workplace is discrimination based on sexual orientation. This blog post aims to shed light […]
Navigating Hostile Work Environments: A Guide from Meyer Employment Law
In Oregon, maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace is not just a matter of ethics but a legal requirement. At Meyer Employment Law, we are committed to defending the rights of employees who have suffered from harassment, discrimination, retaliation, missing wages, and wrongful termination. A critical aspect of our work involves addressing hostile work environments. Through […]
Difference Between Employment Law and Workers Comp
Is Employment Law and Workers’ Compensation Law One and the Same? Worker’s compensation law and employment law are two separate but related areas of the law. Because of their shared focus on employees and the workplace, employment law and workers’ compensation law often intersect. These are, nevertheless, distinct branches of the law. Employment Law Violations Companies […]
The Top 4 Oregon Discrimination Cases
Most workplace disputes are resolved out of court. This also applies to litigation alleging discrimination in the workplace. However, in the event of a jury trial, the value of your compensation from the lawsuit rises. The Covid-19 pandemic had little effect on the number of workplace-related cases being settled as they continue to rise across […]