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Stay informed on the latest developments in workplace law, employer compliance requirements, and employee rights.
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Portland, Multnomah County emergency systems endanger disabled residents, lawsuit claims(opens in a new tab)
Read Article →: Portland, Multnomah County emergency systems endanger disabled residents, lawsuit claimsDisability Rights Oregon along with the ACLU and Workplace Law PDX sued the City of Portland and Multnomah County over inaccessible emergency systems for disabled residents.
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City of Yachats vs deputy recorder – racial discrimination and retaliation(opens in a new tab)
Read Article →: City of Yachats vs deputy recorder – racial discrimination and retaliationThe City of Yachats and deputy city recorder Kimmie Jackson have agreed to settle her federal lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and retaliation for $175,000 after years of enduring a hostile work environment based on her race.
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Oregon prison workers allege ‘code of silence’ protected serial abuser(opens in a new tab)
Read Article →: Oregon prison workers allege ‘code of silence’ protected serial abuserWorkplace Law PDX represents 3 women in a lawsuit against a prison in Ontario, Oregon. The employees were sexually assaulted and harassed at work, faced retaliation and a hostile work environment after reporting their abusers.
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Whistleblower sues Oregon over school funding formula that shortchanges poor students(opens in a new tab)
Read Article →: Whistleblower sues Oregon over school funding formula that shortchanges poor studentsRebecca Cambreleng filed suit on behalf of a legislative staffer who was terminated for blowing the whistle on an illegal funding formula impacting Oregon schools.
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Interim St. Helens Police Chief Accuses Mayor of Retaliation, Collusion in Whistleblower Lawsuit(opens in a new tab)
Read Article →: Interim St. Helens Police Chief Accuses Mayor of Retaliation, Collusion in Whistleblower LawsuitRebecca Cambreleng fights for police whistleblower Chief Hogue, who was blocked from promotion after exposing his chief’s misconduct and mayoral collusion.
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Outside Investigator Describes ‘White-Hot Dysfunction’ at Columbia River Fire & Rescue(opens in a new tab)
Read Article →: Outside Investigator Describes ‘White-Hot Dysfunction’ at Columbia River Fire & RescueRebecca Cambreleng represented three women who were victims of the former Fire Chief, who engaged in a hostile work environment based on gender, sexual harassment, and retaliation against anyone who spoke up against him.
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Three Former and Current Employees Sue Multnomah County Library for Race Discrimination(opens in a new tab)
Read Article →: Three Former and Current Employees Sue Multnomah County Library for Race DiscriminationWorkplace Law PDX represented employees who alleged the library fostered a racially hostile workplace, bringing a federal Title VII race discrimination suit.
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Coach Files Title IX Suit Against Portland Public Schools Alleging Inequitable Treatment, Lack of Pay(opens in a new tab)
Read Article →: Coach Files Title IX Suit Against Portland Public Schools Alleging Inequitable Treatment, Lack of PayWorkplace Law PDX championed a female coach’s Title IX fight against PPS, alleging she was paid less and given unequal resources compared to male counterparts.
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Hillsboro Police worker alleges whistleblower retaliation(opens in a new tab)
Read Article →: Hillsboro Police worker alleges whistleblower retaliationWorkplace Law PDX represents three women accusing the Chief of Police of Hillsboro and top Police officials for gender discrimination and whistleblower retaliation after the women complained of misconduct by police officers including failure to properly tag and disclose body worn camera footage.
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Three firefighters sue Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, alleging sex and age discrimination, toxic environment(opens in a new tab)
Read Article →: Three firefighters sue Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, alleging sex and age discrimination, toxic environmentWorkplace Law PDX represented three firefighters with Hillsboro Fire & Rescue as they sued the city and two fire chiefs, alleging a hostile work environment rife with sex, age and disability discrimination.