The Oregon Court of Appeals just decided that, even if an employer’s handbook states that employees are entitled to meal breaks and should not work during their meal breaks, it is the employer’s “duty to monitor employees’ work and meal periods to ensure that full meal periods are taken.” In other words, employers are responsible… Continue reading Oregon Meal Breaks are Mandatory
Month: November 2019
Revisiting the Workplace Fairness Act
In July, we posted about the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act, which can be read here. The Act includes new rules for when employers can require non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreements in connection with harassment and discrimination, and an extended statute of limitations for certain harassment/discrimination claims. While many requirements of the Act do not start until… Continue reading Revisiting the Workplace Fairness Act
Veterans’ Day Reminder
This Veterans’ Day, take a moment to thank our service members and veterans. Then, take a moment to make sure you are complying with employment laws that apply to service members and their families. Here is a list of relevant laws and employer coverage: USERRA (all employers) FMLA Military Family Leave (employers with 50+ employees)… Continue reading Veterans’ Day Reminder
