Can’t I just ditch the time sheet and pay everyone a salary? I get this question frequently. In many employment situations, it is easier to…
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The Hiring Process Recently on Thursday Thoughts, I discussed the importance of working out an ‘employment defense strategy’ because employers are faced with the ever-present…
... or Employee? I have many clients who think that if someone markets himself/herself as an “independent contractor” – then they’re an independent contractor. If…
EMPLOYMENT DEFENSE STRATEGY I send out a weekly “Thursday Thought” to help keep employers sharp. As an employer, you daily face speed bumps, hurdles, STOP…
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“But Abby, we already have equal pay in Oregon!” I have heard this frustrated exclamation from many a client recently. And they’re kind of right.…
When was the last time you took a look at your employee handbook? Have you reviewed your anti-discrimination policy to make sure it’s up to…
I've always said I picked the two professions most prone to jokes - Sailor and lawyer. Let's face it: the legal profession is inherently adversarial…
Continue reading → An ounce of prevention… or, why an employer needs an employment lawyer
