By Law Firm | Published May 9, 2020 | Posted in Discrimination, Hispanic, Latino, Portland, Race Discrimination | Tagged Tags: Hispanic, Oregon, portland |
Hispanic Population Grows In Portland, Oregon
Growing Hispanic Population in the Portland Metro Area In Oregon, the Hispanic population is growing faster than the state’s population as a whole; so what does this mean for Hispanics seeking work in the state? A recent report from the Oregon Employment Department found that Hispanic Oregonians are younger, much more likely to be employed Read More
Read MoreOregon Lawmakers Seeking Employment Protections for Marijuana Users
Oregon lawmakers are considering whether to make it illegal for businesses to fire employees who fail drug tests for using marijuana off the clock. This initiative will revive a failed campaign to implement this law in 2017. The proposed bill will likely also include protection for job seekers who use legal substances like marijuana. This Read More
Read MoreOregon Man Alleges Religious Discrimination Following Termination
An Oregon man alleges he was terminated for complaining to his boss about being required to participate in a Bible study during company work hours. When he complained to his boss that he believed this to be illegal, his boss disagreed. The company’s owner does not dispute that he required his employees to attend Bible Read More
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