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...
How to Prove Workplace Discrimination in an Oregon Court of Law
Race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and marital status are all protected by Oregon’s anti-discrimination laws, prohibiting employers from discriminating based on these protected...
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...
Oregon At Will Employment: What You Need to Know
The phrase “at-will employment” is something that many job seekers and workers in Oregon are aware of. “I can be fired for no cause” is often understood to be what this term indicates. However, this might not be necessarily true for all cases. There are crucial...
Oregon Labor & Employment Laws: What You Need to Know
Understanding What is Labor and Employment Law in Oregon is crucial for fair workplace practices. Discover key laws, rights, and obligations for a safer work environment.
Sex Discrimination Case Settled Against Deschutes County
Settlement Case in Deschutes County, Oregon The settlement between Deputy Crystal Jansen and Deschutes County and Sheriff Shane Nelson is an example of a recent employment discrimination lawsuit by Meyer Employment Law. About four years ago, Deputy Jansen had filed a...
Know your Oregon employment rights during COVID 19
Know your Federal employment rights related to COVID 19 The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed on March 18, 2020, to enhance employment rights in Oregon and the rest of the country amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Certain businesses are required...
Wrongful Termination under Oregon law – what you need to know
What is the law in Oregon for wrongful termination? The law that protects employees in Oregon against wrongful termination is needlessly complicated. Unfortunately, it has become more difficult than ever for most employees to know their rights because of Oregon law’s...
What is Disability Discrimination Law in Oregon?
What is Disability Discrimination Law? The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) protects people with disabilities from job discrimination. The variety of disability discrimination may take on many different shapes. A good example would be an employer...
Religious Discrimination Law
What is Religion Discrimination? Religious discrimination occurs when a workplace treats employees differently because of their religion or religious practice and their demand for accommodation. It also involves differing treatment for workers due to their lack of...