The Oregon Court of Appeals issued an opinion in favor of a Bennett Hartman client that will enhance protections for workers in Oregon. Elisabeth Hernandez suffered a serious workplace injury in 2016. Her employer relied on a Colorado company, Reed Group, to manage the medical leave of its employees. Reed Group claimed to have expertise […]
Month: May 2021
Mishap with Technology Does Not Justify Termination
A well-regarded high school math teacher unintentionally displayed an inappropriate picture in class. The mishap occurred because the teacher did not realize personal pictures would sync with the camera roll he used in a class presentation. The District terminated the teacher on the grounds of “neglect of duty,” “immorality” and “inadequate performance.” The Fair Dismissal […]
