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Employees who have unhappily or unwillingly left the workplace may believe they’ve been wrongfully terminated. However, employees who believe they’ve unfairly left their positions may not have met the legal requirements for a wrongful termination claim. Oregon, like...
Most residents of Oregon who work in the state understand that Oregon is an “at will” state, but not many understand the important implications of this rule. Simply stated, the “at will” rule means that all employment relationships exist at the mutual will of the...
Losing a job is one of the most stressful events that can happen in your life. Sometimes the layoff seems out of the blue. You may not even be given any time to transition out of your role. Especially if prior to the firing you were performing well at your job and got...
No one should be forced to endure an uncomfortable and hostile work environment. Yet, far too many Lake Oswego-area workers find themselves doing just that. In many instances, illegal actions by employers cause these individuals to lose their jobs, which can leave...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued new guidance on the interplay between the current Coronavirus crisis and the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). That guidance can be read in full herehttps://www.eeoc.gov/facts/pandemic_flu.htmlThe ADA...
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. The Act provides enhanced and expanded unemployment insurance (UI) to millions of workers throughout the country who are being furloughed, laid off, or finding...
During this COVID-19 pandemic, many workers find themselves working from home, or not working at all due to work slow downs or the coronavirus shelter in place ordered by Governor Kate Brown on March 23, 2020. If you or a family member* are suffering symptoms related...