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For workers in Oregon, being mistreated on the job can cause a litany of problems. Whether it is discrimination, harassment, wage issues, abuse or any other violation of employment law, it can be intimidating to take the difficult step in filing a complaint. It can be...
Workplace harassment is against the law and is a form of employment discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines harassment as unwelcome conduct based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic...
As marijuana legalization rolls across the country, researches have been given the opportunity to study how it affects various states in their various forms of legalization. And, recently, one such study has found that in states where marijuana has been legalized,...
Sometimes a person’s death is anticipated, for example, if they have a terminal illness. Other times a person simply slips away due to natural causes in their old age. While these deaths are always sad for the deceased’s loved ones, a person’s death can be especially...
Hospital negligence happens when a medical institution, through its employees and staff, fails to meet its duty of care to its patients. In Oregon and throughout the country, victims of hospital negligence suffer misdiagnoses, preventable infections, and even wrongful...
For many Portland parents, labor and delivery is an overwhelming experience. While many mothers begin the process with worries and concerns and end with healthy babies, others suffer serious medical complications that put their lives and the lives of their unborn...
Oregon workers might not realize that they are accorded certain rights if they are categorized in what is called a protected class. State and federal laws are in place to shield people who might be vulnerable to discrimination and other forms of mistreatment on the...
The birth of a child is usually a much-anticipated event mixed with anxiety for the parent, even when the pregnancy has been normal. However, avoidable complications can arise during delivery or even beforehand, either due to the doctor’s failure to assess a situation...
Shoulder dystocia is a serious birth complication that can result in permanent injuries and death. Often, knowledgeable medical professionals help mothers and babies through this scary situation and avoid any trauma to their patients. However, when doctors fail to...
Wrongful termination protections are important for workers who have suffered the loss of their job that violates the law. Wrongful termination refers to when an employee is terminated in a manner that is illegal. Reasons an employee may be considered wrongfully...
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