Whether you are an employer looking to hire someone or someone looking for work, the classification of a person as an “employee” or an “independent contractor” is extremely important for practical, cost, and liability reasons. In addition, most legal protections afforded to employees do not…
In our current environment of low unemployment, you hopefully will not hear the words: “You Are Fired!” But, with new competition in hiring, American employers terminate current employees for many reasons. Both employers and employees should understand related risks and responsibilities and protect themselves in…
Oregon is an “At Will” employment state, which generally means that either an employee or an employer may terminate an employment relationship with or without cause at any time. There is an exception to “At Will” employment if a contract of employment exists between an…
Many people consider owning and renting their real estate to tenants to obtain additional income streams and long-term investment. This is a great idea if it works out as planned. However, both residential and commercial landlords assume significant risk and liability when they enter into…
We know that: “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors”. That is true. But, a truer statement is: “Good Fences Make Better Neighbors”. Since we cannot pick our neighbors or choose how our neighbors behave or live, legal issues involving neighbors are common and often…
Whether a small business owner or an officer or owner of a more complex business, if your company gets sued it will face unanticipated costs to defend, future financial risk, and public exposure which can hurt your brand. In order to mitigate your risks promptly…
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process that includes a neutral third-party, who attempts to resolve disputes by seeking the parties’ agreement to a negotiated solution. Mediation is not litigation or arbitration. In litigation and arbitration, a judge or an arbitrator resolves a dispute…
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