Portland Oregon Personal Injury and Employment Law Blog

Having a disability, whether temporary or permanent, can make certain areas of life more difficult than for those who are able-bodied. However, having a disability does not mean that a person cannot carry out his or her necessary work duties and have a fulfilling career. In some cases, certain accommodations may be needed in order to have that success, and most employers have a legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations. If that does not happen, employment law issues could result.

Oregon readers may be interested in a legal issue that is currently being addressed in another state. Reports indicated that a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against the company due to past issues relating to needed accommodations. The man reportedly suffered a foot injury while on the job after a "botched" landing in 2016. He had to take medical leave from work, and due to continuing issues resulting from the injury, he needed medical footwear that differed from the Delta-approved dress code. The situation resulted in his missing a year of work, and he hopes that a lawsuit will allow him to obtain compensation for that time.

Employers cannot harass or fire workers based on things such as race or sex, we all know that. In addition to our heritage and gender there are other traits that may make us members of what is known as a "protected class."

People who belong to a protected class have specific traits. If an employer discriminates or fires you because of these traits, then an employer has unlawfully discriminated against you based on your protected status. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal organization which enforces this law.  

Day care providers are supposed to provide a safe and caring environment for children. Tragically, many children experience sexual abuse at day care each day across the United States.

Around 25 percent of children in the United States attend some form of day care. The Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found there were almost 650,000 cases of child abuse in the United States in 2016. Over 1,500 of the cases were in day cares, which is more than four cases a day. These cases involved incidents of physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

Many people consider traveling the roads as a mundane experience. After all, most people complete daily commutes to various destinations, so being on the road is hardly exciting. However, there are plenty of risks that come along with driving or riding in a vehicle, and without a moment's notice, a car accident could occur that makes a day anything but mundane.

It was recently reported that a crash took place Oregon that resulted in one fatality and injuries to two other people. According to reports, the driver of an SUV veered out of the eastbound lane and began traveling the wrong direction in the westbound lane. The SUV sideswiped a work truck that was almost able to get out of the way by moving into the eastbound lane. The SUV then collided head-on with a car before being rear-ended by a truck.