The Coronavirus’ impact is not limited to health. It is having a severe impact on our economy as well – What we will call the e-Corona infection. As increasingly severe social distancing restrictions are imposed in efforts to curb the spread of the … [Read more...] about Do You have an E-Corona Infection – a.k.a. -Did Coronavirus Kill Your Contract?
Employers Should Review Their Pregnancy Accommodation Policies
Under Oregon’s recent pregnancy accommodation law, House Bill 2341, Oregon employers with six or more employees must provide “reasonable accommodations” to employees (and applicants) for certain pregnancy-related conditions. Reasonable … [Read more...] about Employers Should Review Their Pregnancy Accommodation Policies
Growing Business, Growing Concerns
So, your little business that started in your garage is growing and it’s time to hire additional employees. This is a great problem to have, but with a growing business comes additional issues that you did not have to deal with when you were flying … [Read more...] about Growing Business, Growing Concerns
Online Purchases – Where Can You Sue?
From eBay to Amazon, more and more purchases happen online. You can buy running shoes, a car, even a house, from the comfort of your home while sitting in front of a computer. Geographic distances between the buyer and seller that used to be … [Read more...] about Online Purchases – Where Can You Sue?
Are You Complying With Oregon’s Employee Retirement Savings Plan Requirements?
In recent years, Oregon has enacted a dizzying array of new employment-related laws: mandatory minimum wage, mandatory sick leave, predictive scheduling, and “ban the box,” to name just a few. For employers, new laws are coming so fast that … [Read more...] about Are You Complying With Oregon’s Employee Retirement Savings Plan Requirements?