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...
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Employment Law
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...
What happens when a person loses a job in Oregon
Losing a job is always an unpleasant experience, especially if the job is taken away unexpectedly. Many Oregonians who suffer this experience feel powerless and frightened. Their income has been taken away and they do not know what to do next. Oregon has a number of...
Oregon worker claims wrongful termination on TikTok
Much can be said on social media platforms these days such as Facebook, Twitter and TikTok. However, if these statements are complaints about your job, your employer can find out and take potentially wrongful retaliatory actions against you. This is what allegedly...
What you need to know when pursuing a wrongful termination claim
Employees in Oregon have probably noticed a bit of a shift in the dynamics of the relationship between employers and employees over the course of the last year and a half. Many news reports note the difficulty that employers in all different sectors of the economy are...
Can I be fired for no reason in Oregon?
Like almost every state in the Union except Montana, Oregon follows the at-will rule. This means that, under state law, either side in a simple employment arrangement may terminate the relationship. During a difficult economy over the past year and a half, many people...
Tips for building your wrongful termination case
Suddenly losing your job can be a shock, to say the least. It can leave you reeling, not knowing what your next steps should be. If you’re in that situation now, then you’re probably rightfully worried about your financial stability and the harm that has been caused...
School superintendent sues district for wrongful discharge
Running a school district in current times can be very stressful. Most school districts have many critics, and these critics have many points of view. When criticisms of an administrator originate within the school district staff, the administrator will find him or...
A retaliation firing can constitute wrongful termination
Under U.S. employment laws, employers can terminate at-will employees for insubordination, poor work performance, absenteeism, and/or any other legal reason. In fact, employers generally do not have to provide a reason for terminating an employee. However, there are...
NLRB reviews firing for wearing Black Lives Matter slogan
The workplace has not escaped increased political expression over racism. Earlier this month, the National Labor Relations Board’s Minneapolis regional office filed a complaint against Home Depot for firing an employee displaying a Black Lives Matter slogan. This is...

