Unemployment Discrimination
This week, the Oregon legislature passed SB 1548 preventing discrimination against the unemployed. This new law, effective March 27, 2012, prohibits ads or job postings that require applicants to be currently employed. Employers may still post jobs that state only current employees of the company will be considered for the…
Employer may have violated ADA and state law by using post-offer medical information in discipline and WC
Employee sued employer alleging workers’ compensation retaliation. Employee alleged the employer misused her post-offer medical questionnaire to terminate her employment and reduce workers’ compensation benefits. The claim was brought under ORS 659A.133. However, the court relied on provisions of the ADA, including 42 USC Sec 12112(d)(3). The court cited precedent…
Welcome to the new SBH Blog
The world of employment and workers’ compensation law is ever changing. The changes are not predictable and it does not make sense to wait until the next quarterly newsletter to update our clients. Blogs are a perfect way for SBH attorneys to communicate regarding important new legal issues, case law…
