Most states in the United States, including Oregon, are at-will employment states. This essentially means that in Oregon, your employer can terminate your employment at any time for any legal reason. Similarly, as an employee in an at-will state, you have the right to...
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Understanding constructive discharge in Oregon
ost employment contracts in Oregon are deemed to be “at will” relationships. This term means that either party can terminate the relationship at any time for any – or no - reason. This does not mean that at will employees are completely at the mercy of their...
Jury awards ex-porn actress $1.7 million in discrimination lawsuit
Actors from the pornographic film industry are often the victims of unfair treatment in the workplace when they leave their film careers and attempt to find another kind of employment. A particularly striking example of this type of discrimination was recently the...
Are you a victim of wrongful termination?
Oregon is an “at-will” state in terms of employment. This means that your employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason. Your employer does not have to tell you the reason you are being fired. The reason could be something serious, such as...
Tips for building your sexual harassment claim
If you’ve been subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, then you know that it can be humiliating and frightening. Reporting such instances to your employer should put such behavior to a stop, but the sad reality is that oftentimes employers push these...
New mothers have employment protections
Pregnant employees have employment protections based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, among many other state and federal laws. And, while many know...
EEOC complaints can be mediated
Employment law is complicated. But, employment law litigation that involves the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission can be resolved much quicker than other litigation matters through the EEOC Mediation Program. Alternative Dispute Resolution The EEOC...
Proving wrongful termination in Oregon
In at-will employment states such as Oregon, you are generally allowed to quit your job at any time for any reason, and your employer can terminate your employment at any time for any legal reason. However, if you are terminated for an unlawful reason, you may have a...
Oregon provides whistleblower protection
Reporting a crime or legal violation taking place at work may be intimidating because employers possess power over your livelihood. But Oregon grants protections against wrongful termination and other retaliation to whistleblowers who report workplace activities that...
Understanding constructive discharge
When an employee is wrongfully terminated, it can leave him or her with more questions than answers about what to do next. Oregon is an at-will employment state. This means that the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with...

