Sexual and racial discrimination can occur in any workplace. Victims are belittled, bullied, mocked, stalked and, sometimes, attacked. No matter where you work, there are mean people and predators ready to make you their next victim. Offices, sometimes, harbor...
Employment Discrimination
Employment Discrimination
What does your pregnancy mean for your employment rights?
If you are pregnant, you understand this will affect many areas of your life, but you may not expect a potentially negative impact on your career. Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination is a real issue for many Oregon women. If you are experiencing unlawful treatment...
Unequal pay could be a form of workplace discrimination
Oregon workers know they have the right to a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination of all kinds. If you work in an environment that is inappropriate or hostile, you have the right to speak up and take action to make the negative treatment stop....
Facing workplace problems regarding equal pay laws?
If you work in an Oregon office or company where men and women work side-by-side, you may notice various challenges arising from time to time. For instance, it's not all that uncommon for jokes or comments to get out of hand, leading to employee complaints about...
What does Title VII say about color or race discrimination?
No one should feel denied the right to work based on superficial factors such as race and skin color. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from doing just that. Sounds good, right? Well, this may be one of the most misunderstood parts of Title...
Your pregnancy should not give birth to workplace discrimination
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but many women find that, unfortunately, their current condition can lead to certain types of problems at work. While there are both federal and Oregon state laws in place to prevent discrimination, it still happens. If you believe that...
Pregnancy, discrimination and your rights as an Oregon employee
Pregnancy is an exciting time for many Oregon families, and if you are expecting, this is a joyous time in your life as you prepare for your family to grow. However, your employer may not view your current condition in the same light, and your work environment may...