Movies and TV shows often make fun of workplaces in which a boss or employees behave incompetently or inappropriately. While such situations make for hilarious entertainment, if you are working in such an environment, it might be anything but funny. If you work with...
You deserve a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Oregon and federal laws aim to protect you from these circumstances, but this assumes that your employer complies with them. When an employer fails to follow these laws, a hostile work environment...
You may accept the number of candles on your birthday cake with grace and humor. After all, growing older is one of those facts of life you can't change, so keeping a good attitude is important. However, you may grow weary of the subtle comments about your age from...
Whether it came out of the blue or you have felt something brewing for months, the day your manager fired you was likely one of the most stressful days you have gone through. Despite the humiliation of clearing out your desk, the main thing you focused on was the...
All Oregon workers have the right to a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination of any kind. Unfortunately, not all employers and co-workers acknowledge these rights, and you may experience mistreatment from those who employ you or work with you....
It seems that news outlets are reporting on cases of bullying more and more often. Of course, when these stories break, they typically involve a school-aged child suffering due to the malicious actions of his or her peers. However, bullying does not just affect kids...
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...
If you are looking for work in Oregon, you do not have to disclose your disability during the hiring process, and you may prefer to keep it to yourself if you are able. After all, you have likely had experiences where people make unfair judgements or discriminate...
It used to be fairly commonplace to hear stories of a woman's boss wanting sexual favors in exchange for something such as a promotion or a raise. Hollywood starlets believed the "casting couch" was just the way directors and producers handed out parts in movies....
There may come a time when you need to report your employer for certain types of inappropriate activities. This is called whistleblowing, and it can have various financial and legal repercussions. Employees are often afraid to speak out over fear of retaliation, like...