If you are an employee in Oregon, you will likely find comfort in knowing that there are state and federal laws in place that serve to protect your rights as a worker. The Department of Labor and such agencies as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission govern...
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....
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...
Like most workers in Oregon and beyond, you understand that there's basically no such thing as a perfect workplace. You've worked for several different employers throughout your career and can probably list pros and cons about each experience. Since you've been...
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...
When an Oregon employee faces harassment in the workplace, he or she may feel embarrassed or confused about that happened. Often, victims of mistreatment fail to reach out for help and support because they fear retaliation from their employer or are unsure if what...
You may prefer not to talk about your home life while you're at work, especially if that life includes caring for an elderly parent or a disabled child. What you may not know is that there are likely others in your workplace who are going through the same thing,...
As a religious individual, your beliefs may play a significant role in various areas of your life. From the way you dress to the manner in which you conduct yourself in different settings, your religious teachings likely guide you daily. Though you may take comfort in...
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...
You went to work every day, got there on time and diligently performed your job duties. Your performance evaluations were never below average, and your supervisors never seemed to complain about your performance. So, why did your employer terminate you? You may share...