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 […]
Employment Torts in Oregon
What is a tort? A tort is a wrongdoing or a violation of a right for which a person can be held liable under civil law in Oregon. In the workplace, many torts might occur. The most typical instances are fraud, false imprisonment, and defamation. In contrast to criminal accountability for torts, civil liability permits […]
Non-Competition Agreements in Oregon
It is prohibited for a former employee to compete with their current employer for a particular time after signing a non-competition agreement (also known as a non-compete agreement). As a result, the employee’s access to private information and trade secrets during their employment is protected. As a result, your business has less risk, and your […]
Oregon Unpaid Sales Commission Disputes
Do you have an unpaid sales commission dispute in the State of Oregon? As an employee incentive, several employment sectors pay commissions on sales, either by creating commission-only roles or by increasing an employee’s regular wage with the ability to earn commissions. These occupations can range from selling automobiles to marketing medicinal items to selling […]
Oregon Law for Tipped Employees
You should know Oregon laws for tipped employees: If you work in a service sector such as a restaurant, tips are a very significant aspect of your normal line of work. Therefore, you should be well aware of your rights as a tipped worker. If you are a waitress, bartender, or in a similar line […]
Lack of action by state authorities against COVID-19 outbreaks in Oregon Long Term Care Centers
COVID-19 mortality rates in Oregon are among the lowest in the country because the state was proactive in prohibiting large public gatherings and requiring mask use. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Oregon has the nation’s 13-lowest mortality rate per capita. These stringent safeguards were also essential in saving lives in nursing homes. According to research, […]
Reviewing Your Oregon Job Offer
Does your job offer require that you sign a non-compete agreement? Generally, only exempt employees earning a high salary can be subjected to a non-compete. An exempt employee is one that is engaged in administrative, executive or professional work who: (a) Performs predominantly intellectual, managerial or creative tasks; (b) Exercises discretion and independent judgment; and […]
Overtime Laws in Oregon & How to Calculate Overtime Pay
Overtime Laws in Oregon Overtime compensation is available to most hourly workers in Oregon who work more than 40 hours each week (defined as any seven consecutive work days by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)). Additionally, Oregon does not have a daily overtime limit. Also read: Oregon Pay Equity Law Overtime Minimum Wage in Oregon Overtime […]