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The shock of an unexpected termination can be overwhelming. When your former employer refuses to respond to your inquiries, it adds insult to injury. Many employees find themselves in this frustrating situation, unsure of their rights and next steps. Your employer's...
Losing a job is hard. It becomes even harder when you suspect that your employer's reason for your termination was not truthful. Many companies claim they need to "downsize" to cut costs. In some cases, it can be a smokescreen for discriminatory practices. Downsizing...
When employers plan to terminate their employees, they usually have several defenses lined up to justify their actions and avoid liabilities. As an employee who may experience this situation, you must be familiar with how your former employer might defend themselves....
Marriage is meant to be a joyous occasion. When a workplace fosters the celebration of employees’ milestones, announcing your marriage is met with support and can boost morale. But what if the opposite is true? What do you do if your employer wrongfully terminates you...
Experiencing a wrongful termination from work can be devastating. It can leave you feeling powerless and unsure of what to do next. Sadly, it is more common than you think, and it is often the result of illegal or unethical behavior by employers. Here are four of the...
Performance reviews are supposed to help employees improve at their jobs. However, they can sometimes contain misleading or inaccurate information. If a clearly false review of your performance leads to negative outcomes, such as being fired, it may justify legal...
In the United States, both federal and state laws protect individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. These protections come from the Americans with Disabilities Act at the federal level and Oregon’s disability laws. For those struggling with alcohol...
In Oregon, federal and state laws, including the at-will employment rule, can take effect when providing rights or protections for employers and employees. This provision allows either side to end a work arrangement whenever they wish, terminating employment without...
When Oregon employers embark on the hiring process, they must navigate a landscape of legal regulations designed to uphold fairness and prevent discrimination. On the other hand, employees must also navigate the hiring process, and where they intersect are the...
The Federal Trade Commission’s recent decision to prohibit noncompete agreements for most employees signals a significant shift in labor market dynamics. The new rule aims to dismantle barriers that have long hindered worker mobility and suppressed wages. The...
