Lane Powell PC - Labor & Employment Law

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the agency charged with enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws, has recently taken two steps to broaden the scope of enforcement of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of…more

As the adage goes: Learn from your mistakes. This rule also applies to the work environment. Employers should constantly examine why accidents occur and try to find ways to keep them from happening in the future. The scope…more

On April 17, employers obtained a reprieve from a new rule requiring them to post the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB”) notice explaining workers’ collective bargaining and other labor rights. The U.S. Court of Appeals…more

Throughout the digital workplace, email, social media and text message communications frequently yield the “smoking gun” evidence that results in employment claims against employers. Many employers seek to limit their exposure…more

U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson recently upheld the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) employee rights notice posting requirement. Accordingly, most private sector employers will be required to display this…more

In passing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, Congress provided significant financial incentives for employees to “blow the whistle” on financial institutions regulated by the…more

A recent decision from the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) will likely make it more difficult for employers to obtain and enforce class action waivers in arbitration agreements. The NLRB’s decision in D.H. Horton,…more

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has once again postponed the effective date of its new rule requiring employers to post notices of employee rights. According to the NLRB, the new effective date will now be April 30,…more

While hiring new employees is often challenging enough, the decision about when and how to terminate employees can present a legal minefield for employers. A basic understanding of Oregon’s “at-will” employment laws, and some…more

The employee Facebook chatter started after work. One employee asked co-workers – who happened to be Facebook friends – what they thought about a manager’s criticism of their work. Lively banter filled with obscenities…more

This Veterans Day, we encourage employers to take a moment to evaluate their policies and practices with respect to veterans, service members and their families. As more veterans are returning from duty, federal and state…more

As the economy moves forward in a slow recovery, employers vigilantly watch for new opportunities to cut costs. One sure way to reduce costs is to have a strong safety and health program (safety program). If you fail to have a…more

On September 12, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance mandating paid leave for employees who perform work in Seattle. Mayor Mike McGinn signed the ordinance into law on September  23.    According  to  press  reports,…more

Employers should pay close attention to recent activity by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), which is the federal agency charged with enforcing the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). The NLRB recently adopted a…more

What are the lessons for employers in the wake of the United States Supreme Court’s much-awaited decision in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, et al.? While the decision focused on the propriety of using class actions in…more