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Oregon is an at-will state. In an at-will state, an employer may discharge an employee for any reason, at any time, unless a written employment contact exists. Although it’s perceived that at-will employees are rendered unable to file wrongful termination lawsuits,...
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...
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...
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...
Losing your job because of your race, religion, or ethnicity is a degrading humiliating experience. Thankfully, wrongful termination is a crime in Oregon, and those who are fired for illegitimate reasons may sue their employer in a court of law. If the suit is...
Employees in Oregon and elsewhere expect the workplace to be an environment they are comfortable and safe in. Unfortunately, hostile work environments can occur, resulting in employees filing harassment or discrimination claims. In some cases, these can be difficult...
Oregon is an “at-will” employment state which means an employer can fire their employee for any reason, or no reason at all. Even if it seems like the employer is making an unfair or unethical action, they cannot be held accountable unless the termination is for an...
Wrongful terminations happen when individuals are fired from their jobs in violation of the law. In Lake Oswego and throughout the state, wrongful terminations happen and victims are often left unsure of what rights the have to fight back. One of the first steps that...
Discrimination is rampant in Oregon workplaces. If you feel like you’ve been subjected to discrimination, then you’re probably feeling the very real effects of it. Not only can it be humiliating and degrading, but it can also cause significant harm to your career and...