Bike sharing programs are becoming more and more popular in the United States. These programs allow people to rent bikes from different stations around a city and deposit them at another station once they are done with it. Whether it is to reduce traffic,...
Year: 2016
Year: 2016
Who is liable for slip and fall injuries?
As winter sets in and the temperature drops, the chances of encountering icy and slick conditions increase. There are many types of outdoor hazards that can cause slips and falls, but conditions can usually be managed well enough to prevent the development of any...
Am I protected if I blow the whistle on my employer?
Whistleblowing, or reporting incorrect behavior about a company/organization, is risky business. One of the main concerns people have when deciding if they should speak is the fear that the employer will retaliate by demoting, harassing or firing them. Oregon protects...
How can I tell if I am receiving equal pay as a woman?
On behalf of Loren Collins P.C. posted in Employment Law on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Pay discrimination has a long history in the United States. Although there are laws that should guide businesses and employers away from paying women less than men for doing the same...
Pregnancy discrimination still happens all the time in Oregon
It's been over 35 years since the Pregnancy and Discrimination Act was passed, and yet pregnant women are still discriminated against in the work force. Such discrimination is illegal, but it can happen even before you become pregnant, through pregnancy and...
What if, post-worker’s compensation, I can’t return to my old job?
When injuries happen on the job, workers typically enjoy full recovery. But sometimes the injury has lasting effects or an especially slow recovery and you can't do the same work anymore. It's possible for a worker's compensation claim to be completed before full...
I’m the victim of employment discrimination. Is it worth it to speak up?
In 2015, the EEOC received approximately 90,000 employment discrimination claims. That is the number of Americans who realized they were the victims of discrimination and chose to speak up by filing a federal claim. Yet, it does not approach the true number of people...
I have a disability. What does it mean to get a reasonable accommodation?
If you have a disability and are seeking accommodations, you will be happy to know that there are laws that will ensure you are granted all warranted accommodations. The law is employee-friendly, but many employers simply do not know the law or get it wrong. Here is...
When does being fired become “wrongful discharge?”
Accepting employment with a company is generally a straightforward affair, with employees doing the work for which they were hired and employers paying them regularly and on time for their work. However, disputes can arise that may lead to termination. When an...
What is at-will employment?
Most people who sign typical employment contracts agree to "at-will" employment without ever questioning the term. It is only when they face termination that they begin to ask, "What does at-will employment mean?" and "Am I being fired illegally?" At-will employment...