The Ninth Circuit’s decision in Diemert v. City of Seattle highlights some of the potential risks associated with workplace diversity initiatives, specifically, whether and under what circumstances they arguably foster conditions that contribute to unlawful race discrimination or harassment.
Reversing the district court’s summary judgment decision, the Ninth Circuit held that a jury should decide
On March 21, 2024, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed into law Senate Bill 1515, amending the Oregon Family Leave Act (“OFLA”) and the Paid Leave Oregon program (“PLO”). The bill is intended to better align the OFLA and PLO. This alert highlights the most significant OFLA and PLO changes, which will take effect July 1
Summer in Oregon has officially arrived and, at least in the Portland Metro area, it did so not with a polite knock on the door, but with a string of 90-degree days. As the season continues to roll out, and with the likelihood of more hot days ahead, it’s important to remember that Oregon has