LAW OFFICES OF JUDY SNYDER LAW BLOG

No matter how much you enjoy your job, sometimes unexpected events, such as the illness or injury of a family member, cause you to take time off. Because sudden illnesses or injuries often come with no set timeframe for recovery, you might not know how long you will...

When an employee does their job well, they expect that they will be given a positive performance review and perhaps an increase in salary too. If an employee receives an inaccurate performance review, it can have significant consequences, including termination. Impact...

Although they hope it never happens to them, Portlanders probably realize that, at most companies, layoffs are part of the operation of the business. From time to time, companies may for a number of reasons choose to eliminate positions even if management does not...

Many Portland-area professionals, such as doctors, lawyers and accountants, will sign an employment contract when they agree to take a position. In some professions, like private education for example, the industry standard may be for an employer to have a contract...

Oregon is an at-will employment state, which means that your employer can generally fire you for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time. There are exceptions to this rule. Some of these exceptions include if you were fired because of discrimination, in violation...

Being fired is one of life’s most humiliating and frustrating experiences. A discharged worker may experience a variety of emotions, from anger to sadness to fear about the future and general hopelessness. Despite these depressing emotions, employees in Oregon who...

Employees can face various types of harassment in the workplace and may not know what to do to address it. This may include discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying and retaliation. Harassment overview There are several laws in the U.S. that address workplace...

Employers are increasingly assessing employees and candidates for employment’s personal lives more closely. There are times when this is acceptable and times when it is not. For Oregon residents who believe they have been mistreated on the job or when they are...

If you are expecting a baby and work, you may wonder about your rights to take time off from work for pregnancy, childbirth and bonding with your newborn. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for leave under different laws. Family and Medical Leave Act The...

When you lose a job, it can be devastating. Sometimes, there’s nothing for you to do about it but look for a new one. But sometimes, under certain circumstances, you might have a claim for wrongful termination. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer terminates...