Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity occurs when the employee is exposed to negative labor actions, harassment, or denial of certain benefits. Decades of discrimination in sexual orientation and gender identity towards the LGBTQ...

PORTLAND, OR – Today Meyer Employment Law announced a settlement on behalf of Alicia Ryder, a transgender woman whose employer-provided health insurance excluded coverage for medically necessary facial feminization surgery. TriMet, Ms. Ryder’s employer for over 34...

What is an Oregon pregnancy discrimination attorney, and do I need one? Being pregnant is a trying situation. You might become more conscious of it if you are discriminated against in the workplace due to your pregnancy. Please contact the pregnancy discrimination...

The past year has been a year of reckoning for America’s deep-rooted problem of systemic racism. With protests, activism, and positive policy actions being taken on all levels, it is hoped that racism and racial discrimination can be eroded completely. In the...

Your age should have no bearing on how you are treated at work. Discrimination based on age is not permissible. We understand how difficult it is to go to work and feel like people are not treating you fairly. There are several laws in Oregon at both the federal and...

What is an Oregon gender discrimination attorney, and do I need one? There has been an increase in the number of women, bisexual individuals, and openly gay and lesbian persons, entering the workforce.  These workers are required by state and federal statutes to...