Sherwood, Oregon Employment Law Blog
What if a will isn’t enough?
Writing a will is often the first step in creating an estate plan. It is very beneficial, especially as opposed to not leaving a plan at all. When your family members have a will, they know what you wanted and what you expected, and so this lowers the odds of estate...
What should you include in your employee handbook?
Your small business likely thrives as a result of the people you work with. A strong team, united by clear expectations and shared values, is usually the backbone of any successful company. An employee handbook can be a powerful tool to facilitate this end. It can act...
Procedures for avoiding wrongful termination claims
Businesses need to have efficient staff to achieve their goals, and it is normal to let go of employees who do not meet performance standards or who violate company policies. However, not all employee terminations end well and sometimes disgruntled individuals may...
Strategies to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
The workplace should be a safe and comfortable place for every employee, and cases of sexual harassment are detrimental to achieving that goal. It is important for employers to find ways and means of combating this menace and creating a culture of respect and...
Can workplace discrimination lead to wrongful termination?
Working in a discriminatory environment can be frustrating, as it inhibits an employee’s ability to perform their jobs effectively and can create a hostile work environment. In some cases, workplace discrimination can escalate to the point of wrongful termination....
Types of discrimination federally prohibited in employment
In the United States, numerous federal laws aim to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination in the workplace. These laws, enforced primarily – although not exclusively – by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), prohibit discrimination...
What you should know about morals clauses
A morals clause is a contractual provision that outlines the expected ethical conduct of employees during their tenure at a company. It serves as a safeguard for employers, allowing them to take appropriate action in case an employee's behavior is deemed detrimental...
What employees should know about the severance agreement
Unfortunately, most employees see severance packages and agreements for the first time when they’re being laid off. With such little time to review these documents, they often don’t know what to make of them. A severance agreement is a legally binding contract between...
4 red flags that your employer is trying to “quiet fire” you
A recent surge of employees have been “quiet quitting.” Quiet quitting is the act of doing the bare minimum amount of work for an otherwise dreadful job. However, employers are also using a tactic called “quiet firing,” which is the attempt to make a workplace...
Do you actually have to give notice before quitting?
Most workers will give two weeks’ notice before they quit. Many employers will even “require” it. They may put it in the company handbook saying that no one can quit unless they give two weeks’ notice – or even more. Many employees will follow these rules, assuming...
