Employers must consider a new, more rigorous standard before concluding that a proposed accommodation for a religious belief or practice presents a new hardship, following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Groff v. DeJoy. No...more
7/7/2023
/ Civil Rights Act ,
De Minimus Doctrine ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Groff v DeJoy ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Accommodation ,
SCOTUS ,
Substantial Burden ,
Title VII ,
Undue Hardship ,
USPS
Following a four-week, virtual trial, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) received a complete defense verdict from a King County Superior Court jury on June 1, 2022. The case offers important takeaways for employers on handling...more
Please join us for our virtual event addressing the impact of upcoming school closures on workplaces and employees. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employers must plan for the long-term implications of these closures. Our...more
Please join our Oregon attorneys as we help our clients prepare for Oregon's reopening. This nuts and bolts webinar will address the questions we are hearing as employers prepare to ramp back up....more
5/11/2020
/ Continuing Legal Education ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Governor Brown ,
Health and Safety ,
Medical Monitoring ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Rehiring Issues ,
Social Distancing ,
State and Local Government ,
Webinars ,
Workplace Safety
Oregon’s new minimum wage law which phases in wage increases over a six-year period starts, July 1, 2016. The minimum wage for medium and high density counties – listed below – rises to $9.75. The minimum wage for low...more
Oregon is the first state in the nation to enact a statewide tiered minimum wage. Oregon’s new minimum wage law will phase in wage increases over a six-year period starting July 1, 2016. Eventually, the law will require...more